progression vs stagnation

progression

noun
  • A sequence obtained by adding or multiplying each term by a constant. 

  • chord progression 

  • The act of moving from one thing to another. 

  • The act of moving forward or proceeding in a course; motion onward. 

  • Development, increase, evolution. 

  • The making an exercise more exerting by manipulating the details of its performance like loaded weight, range of motion, angle, speed. 

stagnation

noun
  • Inactivity. 

  • The state of being stagnant, without circulation. 

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