Group: Experienced Exercise

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isokinetic training

arturo03
arturo03
Posts: 137
Joined: 2003/02/11
United States
2003/03/28, 04:04 PM
i recently took a class where we used some of the equipment that doctors use for isokinetic training, oh my god i couldnt move for days, i was just wondering if anyone else has tried this type of training, because if it wasnt so damn expensive to do then i would do it more often.

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Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2003/04/04, 09:07 AM
Hmm I think I need to paste this one for more information: (o;
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Isokinetic exercise:

Isokinetic exercise utilizes machines that control the speed of contraction within the range of motion. Isokinetic exercise attempts to combine the best features of both isometrics and weight training. It provides muscular overload at a constant preset speed while the muscle mobilizes its force through the full range of motion. For example, an isokinetic stationary bicycle set at 90 revolutions per minute means that despite how hard and fast the exerciser works, the isokinetic properties of the bicycle will allow the exerciser to pedal only as fast as 90 revolutions per minute. Machines known as Cybex and Biodex provide isokinetic results; they are generally used by physical therapists and are not readily available to the general population.


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arturo03
arturo03
Posts: 137
Joined: 2003/02/11
United States
2003/04/04, 03:47 PM
ok?