An Overview of Isometric Exercise

Introduction An isometric exercise is an exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. The term “isometric” combines the Greek words isos (equal) and -metria (measuring), meaning that in these exercises the length of the muscle and the angle of the joint do not change,… Read More

Classification & Methods of Resistance Training

This article is organised as follows: PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction This article provides a brief outline of the classification and methods of resistance exercise. It will look at how we can classify resistive exercise, outlining some of the considerations and precaution to note. It will then provide a description of the various methods of… Read More

The Benefits of an Active Warm-up

Research Paper Title Effect of Active Warm-up on Metabolism Prior to and During Intense Dynamic Exercise. Purpose This study investigated whether active warm-up (AW) would increase muscle acetylcarnitine concentration before exercise, thereby reducing the reliance on nonoxidative Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) production during subsequent high-intensity exercise. Methods Six female subjects performed a 30-second sprint at 120%… Read More