absorb	(v.) 吸收（take in）；Muscles absorb sugar; VO₂ max measures how much oxygen the body can absorb.
crucial	(adj.) 關鍵的（extremely important）；Oxygen use is a crucial factor in athletic success.
distribution	(n.) 分布；Everyone is born with a different distribution of muscle fibers.
dominates	(v.) 主宰、稱霸（control / be most important）；The World Cup dominates the sports news.
endurance	(n.) 耐力；A marathon is the greatest test of an athlete's endurance.
explosive	(adj.) 爆發性的（sudden and great force）；Sprinting requires explosive energy.
peak	(n.) 高峰、頂點（highest point）；Athletic performance hit its peak in 1988.
profile	(n.) 檔案、特徵描述；Future champions may result from the perfect genetic profile.
resistance	(n.) 阻力；Narrow hips result in less resistance in the water.
stimulate	(v.) 刺激、促進（encourage growth）；EPO stimulates the production of red blood cells.
apparel	(n.) 服裝、衣著（clothing）；Modern athletic apparel helps runners go faster.
bounce	(v.) 彈跳、反彈；A rubber track returns energy as runners bounce off it.
dimensions	(n.) 尺寸、維度（measurements）；The bike was designed to fit the exact dimensions of his body.
drain	(v.) 流失、排乾（reduce / take away）；A cinder track drains energy from runners' legs.
elite	(adj.) 頂尖的（best; most skilled）；Elite cyclists look for new bike designs.
frontier	(n.) 前沿、新境界；Smart clothing is the next frontier in athletic apparel.
have to do with	(phr.) 與…有關（be related to）；Today's swimwear has little to do with fashion.
indicator	(n.) 指標（a signal or sign）；Sensors monitor indicators of how much energy the athlete is using.
momentum	(n.) 動能、衝勁；Lightweight shoes give each step momentum.
monitor	(v.) 監測（watch carefully）；Sensors monitor heart rate and breathing.