Re: Isokinetics & Curves

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> The Curves Smart system measures force output, peak force, total

> work, etc like a isokinetic dynanometer. Clients perform 3RM's to

> establish goal percent of 1RM's to perform. Participants then push

> hard enough to generate a green light (i.e, over 70-75% of 1RM. If

> they don't push hard enough, a yellow or red light is illuminated

> (too low of 1RM pecent). Each repetition of each exercise as well as

> HR at two stations is recorded. The system automatically increases

> required work to achieve new 1RM's from workout to workout. You can

> then see how much work you did from exercise to exercise on each

> part of the body after the workout.

Telle -- Well there you go -- all good information --thanks. Since

the resistance is hydraulic not isokinetic, time to completion may

still be a bit more effective means for motivation, measurement,

feedback and results than visual feedback, work and peak force etc. It

is obviously an easier measurement that can be used with any hydraulic

equipment.

> The benefits have been well-documented in a variety of populations.

> -- millions of women have seen great benefits from following the

> programs.

Telle -- This of course is the important criteria. What are the

benefits and or where can I access the data. In my quest for optimal

resistance I have used hydraulic and isokinetic equipment --

anecdotally finding the hydraulic to offer a more effective

resistance. In that light it is off interest to me what the benefits

are -- maybe there are viable means to improve their results within

their mileau?

On another hand, the obvious necessity for a normative envoirnment as

exemplified by the Curves program demands attention from anyone

attempting to invigorate a diversified population to better health.

Thanks again,

Jerry Telle

Lakewood CO USA