Resistance exercise method and system

Abstract

Methods and systems for exercise by performing exercise sets in a sequence progressing from exertion of larger to smaller muscles; with the exercise movement performed using slow movements. Each exercise set is performed to a point of momentary failure. The slow movement is at a rate of less than about thirty degrees per second. The exercise sets are performed with as little rest between each exercise set as global or central fatigue will allow. Resistance is applied during each exercise set to produce muscle failure within a predefined time under tension parameter.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 581,805, filed Oct. 17, 2006, which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. sec. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 729,326, filed Oct. 21, 2005, both of which are incorporated in full by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]This invention relates in general to exercise systems and methods. More specifically, the present invention relates to a resistance exercise method and system using slow movements by an exerciser.[0004]2. General Background[0005]The conventional wisdom and literature supports the mechanism of resistance (exercise) training incorporated to produce increases in muscle strength and size. Concurrently, the abundance of literature reinforces the idea that the cardiovascular (aerobic, endurance) responses to longer duration, lower intensity exercise.[0006]In point of fact, the preponderance of established science indicates that the two afore...

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Some attempts to incorporate both of these exercise elements have been less effective than either type performed independently.

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