Post by John A. Casler on Sept 14, 2007 17:43:18 GMT -8
INTENSITY
HIGH INTENSITY
HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING
INTENSITY = In physics, intensity is a measure of the time-averaged energy flux.
"Exercise" intensity refers to the measure, in magnitude or density, of work, power, or tension being produced during an exercise or physical act.
Intensity is difficult to quantify except at 0, or 100%. Low medium and high intensity are generally estimated.
Any estimate of 50%, 75% or such is not possible without sophisticated mathematical calculation and a generally agreed upon scale, and only if one has provided measurement for the complete range from 0, to 100%.
Additionally, the physical abilities of a person can be affected by several elements, that will also affect the level of physical ability at any single moment. This then means that for all practical purposes, the only true measure of intensity we can measure with "reasonable" accuracy, are 100% efforts to that action or actions, at that very moment.
Efforts in weight training that might have displayed 100% INTENSITY might be called RM, (Rep Maximums in the form of a dynamic measurement) or MT (Maximum Tensions in the case of a static measurement)
These efforts are many times recorded and used as "markers" called PR's or Personal Records. They have nothing to do with your present RM's except to be used as "indicators" of past ability to the actions.
Rep Maximum can be for any number of reps, and are determined by using any specific load or weight, and performing the maximum amount of work with that load. This also displays the magnitude of power expressed.
Sometimes these efforts are "qualified" within the constraints of specific form requirements or "rules". These constraints allow for comparisons of efforts within those rules or forms.
Maximum Tensions, can be expressed as the "average" amount of force over the duration of the tensioning effort.
High Intensity is a relative term, and is loosely defined and sought by assembling a training session of High Intensity Efforts, as defined by achieving or attaining High Power levels and magnitude consistently during the exercises in the session.
General Intensity of the above session can also be enhanced or made "more dense", by reducing the amount of time (duration) of achieving the same INTENSITY (density) of work output.
HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING in its truest form, would be a type of training that focused on achieving and maintaining the highest possible levels of true INTENSITY within any specific and agreed upon framework between the participants.
HIGH INTENSITY
HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING
INTENSITY = In physics, intensity is a measure of the time-averaged energy flux.
"Exercise" intensity refers to the measure, in magnitude or density, of work, power, or tension being produced during an exercise or physical act.
Intensity is difficult to quantify except at 0, or 100%. Low medium and high intensity are generally estimated.
Any estimate of 50%, 75% or such is not possible without sophisticated mathematical calculation and a generally agreed upon scale, and only if one has provided measurement for the complete range from 0, to 100%.
Additionally, the physical abilities of a person can be affected by several elements, that will also affect the level of physical ability at any single moment. This then means that for all practical purposes, the only true measure of intensity we can measure with "reasonable" accuracy, are 100% efforts to that action or actions, at that very moment.
Efforts in weight training that might have displayed 100% INTENSITY might be called RM, (Rep Maximums in the form of a dynamic measurement) or MT (Maximum Tensions in the case of a static measurement)
These efforts are many times recorded and used as "markers" called PR's or Personal Records. They have nothing to do with your present RM's except to be used as "indicators" of past ability to the actions.
Rep Maximum can be for any number of reps, and are determined by using any specific load or weight, and performing the maximum amount of work with that load. This also displays the magnitude of power expressed.
Sometimes these efforts are "qualified" within the constraints of specific form requirements or "rules". These constraints allow for comparisons of efforts within those rules or forms.
Maximum Tensions, can be expressed as the "average" amount of force over the duration of the tensioning effort.
High Intensity is a relative term, and is loosely defined and sought by assembling a training session of High Intensity Efforts, as defined by achieving or attaining High Power levels and magnitude consistently during the exercises in the session.
General Intensity of the above session can also be enhanced or made "more dense", by reducing the amount of time (duration) of achieving the same INTENSITY (density) of work output.
HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING in its truest form, would be a type of training that focused on achieving and maintaining the highest possible levels of true INTENSITY within any specific and agreed upon framework between the participants.