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exercise
(redirected from isokinetic exercise)

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exercise: see physical fitness physical fitness, combined good health and physical development. The object of any program of physical fitness is to maximize an individual's health, strength, endurance, and skill relative to age, sex, body build, and physiology.
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Training of the body to improve health and fitness. Different types have different purposes, including aerobics for heart and respiratory function and weight loss, weight-bearing exercise for bone strength, weight training for muscle strength, and stretching for flexibility. Specific exercises are used in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Benefits include lower blood pressure, higher HDL cholesterol, improved disease resistance, and better general well-being.
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A fitness program for children with disabilities by Kharasch, Virginia S. / Physical Therapy
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Warm-up Gr2: control; no Tx al, (79) 1996 of 5 min on stationary bicycle, then isokinetic exercise at 90[degrees]/s for 24 sessions.
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