Speed, Isolation and Resistance

Abhniv Parkash

Speed, Isolation and Resistance

All body conditioning exercise must be executed at a moderate speed to allow for full range of motion and concentrated work within the isolated muscles or muscle group.  Executing an exercise too quickly will only add momentum to the various isolated body parts and will lead to an uncontrolled movement which can result in injury.

Strengthening or toning a muscle without resistance or weights, therefore involves slow controlled movements with concentrated muscular tension achieved by consciously contracting the muscle or muscle group against gravity.

Adding body weight or specific training apparatus to the strengthening phase, results in more work of the muscles through better technique application, this will ensure a more positive and efficient training effect (body tone) which the everyday individual desires.

Suggested by Neeraj Mehta (Fitness Expert)