Isokinetic exercise combines the mechanical principles of weight training and isometrics to produce an overload of muscle activity generated by a preset machine speed. Movement speed during isokinetic exercise is controlled by a speed governor that maintains a consistent speed no matter how much tension is generated by the muscle. For example, an isokinetic exercise bike set for 110 revolutions per minute means that it will only permit the trainer to pedal 110 times a minute, no matter how fast the trainer attempts to pedal. The theory...
Isokinetic exercise is a particular form of resistance exercising commonly used to help during rehabilitation after an injury. Isokinetic exercises offer a variety of benefits, including optimal muscle isolation, minimal contra...
Isokinetic exercise is far more specific than most other types of exercise. It allows specific control of resistance and, therefore, has much less potential for causing an injury. Isokinetic exercise is most commonly used in ph...
Every movement your body makes involves muscle contraction and the list of exercises available is endless. If your goal is to improve performance, understanding the types of muscular contractions, and which exercises utilize th...
Isotonic and isokinetic exercises are two forms of strengthening exercises. Isotonic exercises rely on joint movement during muscle contraction; dumbbell and barbell exercises that shorten and lengthen working muscles are an ex...
If you have suffered a wrist or forearm injury, therapeutic exercises can help to strengthen the muscles surrounding your wrist to prevent future injury. Different methods to exercise your wrist are available, however. By using...
Isokinetics is a company specializing in exercise equipment for fitness and rehabilitation. Isokinetcis sells wobble boards, inflatable exercise balls, yoga mats, dumbbells and cardio machines. The Isokinetics Executive Deluxe ...
Pedal exercisers manufactured by Isokinetics, Inc. may appeal to you if you want an inexpensive machine for a cardio workout and would like something you can also work your arms with. Most cardio machines -- treadmills, stair s...
