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What is Isokinetic

16 December 2010 Last Updated on 04 August 2011 Paul Spencer-Wimpenny
Isokinetic (n)  is a term used to describe a type of movement or exercise.
Isokinetic or Isokinetics Definition:
The word isokinetic is most commonly used in sports science and medicine. In these settings isokinetic defines a type of exercise or movement.
Translated literally isokinetic (i·so·ki·net·ic pronounced ī'sō-kə-nĕt'ĭk) means movement at a constant speed. Listen to how to pronounce isokinetic below:

What is Isometric

23 December 2010 Last Updated on 04 August 2011 Paul Spencer-Wimpenny
The term isometric (n) comes from the Greek "ios" which means the same, and "metric" which means distance. i·so·met·ric (s-mtrk) Combined together they make a static contraction where there is no perceivable motion. There are two types of isometric resistance:-

What is Isotonic

23 December 2010 Last Updated on 04 August 2011 Paul Spencer-Wimpenny
Isotonic (n) literally means equal tension. In exercise science isotonic contraction is a contraction in which the tension remains constant as the muscle shortens or lengthens. i·so·ton·ic (adj.) (s-tnk)

Concentric

16 December 2010 Last Updated on 04 August 2011 Paul Spencer-Wimpenny
Concnetric (n)  con·cen·tric is a term used to describe a type of movement or exercise.
Concentric Definition:
The word concentric is most commonly used in sports science and medicine. In these settings concentric defines a type of exercise or movement.

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Eccentric

16 December 2010 Last Updated on 04 August 2011 Paul Spencer-Wimpenny
Eccentric (n)  ec·cen·tric is a term used to describe a type of movement or exercise.
Eccentric Definition:
The word concentric is most commonly used in sports science and medicine. In these settings eccentric defines a type of exercise or movement.

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