Isotonic Exercise (Noun)
Meaning
Exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change); "the classic isotonic exercise is lifting free weights".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Resistance bands can be used to perform isotonic exercise, as they provide a constant amount of resistance throughout the range of motion.
- Isotonic exercise is beneficial for building strength and muscle endurance, as the muscles are able to work against a consistent load.
- Weightlifting is an example of isotonic exercise, as the muscles contract and lengthen to lift the weights through a controlled range of motion.
- Pilates exercises often involve isotonic movements, where the muscles engage and release to maintain a steady tension.
- Bodyweight exercises such as squats and lunges can be isotonic, as the muscles work against gravity to control the movement of the body.