Mcguffs ultimate exercise facility, our training approach produces results. While you may be speeding things up with highintensity interval training hiit, you might also consider slowing things down with superslow weight training. Madeline ross, ceo of exercise franchise superslow zone, llc, has recently been named to americas premierexperts class of 2009 and will participate in the ultimate celebrity branding experience. Heres how its described on the website of ultimate exercise. Protocol specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10. Encouraged by the results, hutchins authored many articles on the subject and wrote superslow. Still, superslow strength training is a reasonable tool if you want to vary your strength training routine. Superslow training is another term used for the hit modality of training.
So by using the superslow protocol, you decrease force by decreasing both mass and acceleration. The current definitive description of the protocol is contained in the book superslow. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Expanding on this, it is understood that the weightsassuming weights are the resistance sourceare lifted during the positive and lowered during the negative. These concepts were introduced officially by ken hutchins in 1992 with his release, superslow, the ultimate exercise protocol. The ultimate exercise protocol level i 9781604618495 by ken hutchins and a great selection of similar new, used and. The ultimate exercise protocol paperback may 1 1992. All of our equipment is specially modified for using the superslow training protocol. Mar 11, 2014 these helpful hints above were paraphrased from ken hutchins revised book, superslow.
Similar methods include fred hahns slow burn system and adam zickermans power of 10 method. Core conflictual relationship theme method 2 by book, howard e. The ultimate exercise protocol level i 9781604618495 by ken hutchins and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Hit is a very short, very intense, 1 set to failure resistance training protocol. It is based on the recovery characteristics of 8595% of the population, and is based on data collected on clients at ultimate exercise.
Slow burn fitness for boomers the official website of. Oct 20, 2008 it is a comprehensive high intensity strength training protocol. If you try superslow strength training, start with a familiar strength training exercise and a weight that tires your muscles after 12 to 15 repetitions. Superslow zone is personal strength training for ages 35 to 85. The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins 19920503 by isbn. The ultimate exercise protocol paperback may 1 1992 by ken hutchins author 3. Super slow is a form of strengthening physical exercise resistance training popularized by. At exercise science, llc we believe in training the whole body for ultimate human performance. Founded by ken hutchins in 1982, superslow is a high intensity, lowforce exercise methodology protocol that is safer and more effective than any other form of strength training. Exercise science, llc global parners from body by science. Superslow zone pacific springs, 17785 mason st ste 102, omaha. The ultimate exercise protocol, which i highly recommend.
Synopsis also known as the superslow technical manual, this comprehensive text is written by the author who dares to define exercise. The superslow program began when its developer, ken hutchins of orlando, fla. The ultimate exercise protocol paperback 1 may 1992 by ken hutchins author. The protocol he was using had the women lifting their weights in two seconds and lowering them in four seconds. A typical session lasts 1020minutes, and typically involves 35 sets. Lack of time is the most common reason for not working out, which is why its no surprise that 20 to 30minute express workouts have become so popular. Superslow zone personalized strength training is the superslow zones core service.
Although a warm up should be performed prior to participation in any athletic activity involving high velocity, high force movements, it is unneccessary to warm up prior to resistance training if exercises are performed using smooth, controlled movements for moderate or higher repetitions or set durations. Super slow resistance training university of new mexico. One form of resistance exercise that has drawn attention is superslow resistance training. It is the ultimate exercise producing maximum results in minimum time. Going against most accepted practice in fitness but remaining consistent with established mechanical physics and biology, ken hutchings explains the extremely technical superslow exercise protocol. Dec 08, 2011 today i had the opportunity to speak with ken hutchins about renaissance exercise renex and began reading the renaissance of exercise. Hutchins protocol involves six to eight exercises, outlined in his book superslow. Aug 27, 2018 superslow zone continuing education and compliance, llc, a department of superslow zone, llc, has been accredited as an authorized provider by the international association for continuing education and training. Prestigious international iacet accreditation the superslow zone is accredited by the prestigious iacet. Convinced hed hit on a breakthrough program suitable for all ages, hutchins published a 1989 howto manual, super slow. A good workout that you do not change over time is like an index fund.
Personal trainers who have abandoned super slow for general use may still use it as a method for teaching new exercises or evaluating clients exercise form. Kelly blue book that one might look up the value of a used car in, but an original blue covered the ultimate exercise protocol. Exercise and strength training expert, madeline ross, named to americas premierexperts. This super slow form of resistance training was popularized by inventor ken. Superslow training, ken hutchins and the superslow zone. Superslow zone pacific springs, 17785 mason st ste 102. First, what is the body by science or superslow method. The superslow training concepts which zickerman relays in his book suggest you perform repetitions slowly taking 20 seconds to perform each repetition 10 seconds concentric, 10 seconds eccentric. The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins online at alibris.
Superslow weight training increases strength webmd. High intensity to stimulate your body to make an adaptive change your exercise intensity must cross a certain threshold before your body will respond. While the exercises themselves are not out of the ordinary, and can be used with standard weight machines or free weights, it is the approach that sets superslow apart. If you are doing the leg press exercise for 2 minute sets using 300 pounds i put to you that you could use 400 pounds right now. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now.
Research has shown that this is the optimal temperature for performing high intensity exercise. Air force flight surgeons, it is ideal for rehabilitation, bodybuilding, weight loss, and general exercise. Other authors have written books on the subject of slow tempo training under the titles of slow burn and power of 10. It is the ultimate exercise protocol producing maximum results in minimum time. Today i had the opportunity to speak with ken hutchins about renaissance exercise renex and began reading the renaissance of exercise. Most importantly, it makes exercise harder and safer at the same time.
I had a hard time trying to follow an exercise program from a book. Unlike more traditional strength training in which a rep takes two to six seconds to complete, superslow reps take about 20 secondsten seconds to lift the weight and ten seconds to lower the weight. The ultimate exercise protocol, third edition by ken hutchins. This book is currently only available to employees of the superslow zone personal training franchise. When superslow is mentioned, it is important to determine whether its context is for a specific exercise protocol or for a moregeneral exercise philosophy. These helpful hints above were paraphrased from ken hutchins revised book, superslow. A private one on one strength training studio utilizing the once a week superslow body by science type of high intensity low force protocol. Buy how to practice brief psychodynamic psychotherapy. Apr 17, 2006 careful not to fall into what i call the rep trap. We understand that proper exercise is a stimulus which acts on your body to demand an adaptive change.
This protocol will work for all ages and fitness levels, with the assurance of achieving noticeable, and measurable results. Exercise and strength training expert, madeline ross, named. Then relatively new to learning about exercise and bodybuilding i found it to be a truly fascinating and very challenging read. The ultimate exercise protocol, and began building his own custom exercise equipment.
While the exercises themselves are not out of the ordinary, and can be used with standard weight machines or free weights, it is the approach that sets. Research hasnt shown superslow strength training to be superior to other forms of strength training. Doug mcguffs discovery that rocks cardiology by the author of superslowthe ultimate exercise protocol and the developer of the superslow exercise protocol and the inventor of the linear spine machines published by serious. Protocol specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10 seconds and the negative in 10 seconds. The fact is, any exercise protocol is simple enough to write up on one or two pages. For those of you whove never heard of superslow training, its basically a form of resistance exercise where each repetition takes about fifteen seconds to complete. For the most part, this book is not as technical as the renaissance of exercise, but it does have. Save your exercise instruction business heart rate elevationin and of itselfis worthless dr. Is it necessary to warm up for resistance training. Environmental control the temperature is kept at a stable 61 degrees f. Not only was the material challenging in the intellectual sense but also in a philosophical sense. It is a comprehensive high intensity strength training protocol. Following their best attempt at 3 superslow reps, they break from a.
The specifics of the protocol are dictated by the founder, ken hutchins, and have changed over the years. Slowburn,superslow,power of 10 exercise protocol is the most time efficient method to strengthenbuild muscle and achieve an optimum level of fitness. Introduction there are many different methods of resistance training. The best equipment we use medx and superslow systems equipment. The cornerstone of superslow is an approximate 20second cycle of each repetition from the beginning to the start of the next repetition. The effectiveness of low velocity superslow resistance training article in strength and conditioning journal 272 april 2005 with 302 reads how we measure reads. Superslow is a form of resistance training that takes about 20 minutes once or twice a week. Ken hutchins born 20th century is an american inventor who defined and popularized the super slow form of resistance training exercise, and developed methodology, trainer certifications, and exercise equipment to specifically support the techniques. Dec 05, 2016 encouraged by the results, hutchins authored many articles on the subject and wrote superslow. The core of the program was to perform each rep of every exercise in. Many hitsuperslow trainees spend far to much time using weights that are far too light and wait far too long to get a certain rep number before adding weight. Exercise and strength training expert, madeline ross. Like most exercise philosophy books, it is filled with psuedointellectual jargon. Slow burn fitness for boomers the official website of drs.
The ultimate exercise protocol media support, 1992, a technical manual going into its fourth printing. The effectiveness of low velocity superslow resistance. Ken has supervised over 10,000 superslow workouts, and no one understands the philosophy and techniques better than he does. The superslow exercise protocol is an efficient and effective workout in which general exercisers give their maximum effort. What i will provide you in this chapter is essentially and index fund of workouts. While our paths could be considered convergent i was astounded by their advances and refinement of both the protocol and the equipment. A tenten protocol was used in the 1940s by body builders and later in the 1960s by powerlifters as a plateau breaker under. It seems every year another fitness guru releases a book or video claiming superslow training is the best thing since the invention of the dumbbell. Superslow zone continuing education and compliance, llc, a department of superslow zone, llc, has been accredited as an authorized provider by the international association for continuing education and training. High intensity training philosphy protocol education. Zickermans power of ten is identical to super slow in rep speed and philosophy.