High Intensity

High-intensity exercise is not exclusive to any specific type of physical activity. All  it means is that the effort of physical exertion is maximal for a brief duration. 

Running, cycling and jumping as fast as possible for several seconds will no doubt bring about positive stimulation for muscular and vascular growth. But such training modes are more dangerous, less precise, and physically unnecessary when compared to static exercise. 

In fact there are only two requirements for high-intensity exercise:   LOAD and TIME. 

“Load” can be rendered as speed or force or weight. 

Here is a practical demonstration.* 

1. Select a weight that has been evaluated for your own personal level of strength and fitness. (The weight – a dumbbell or some other object – should be just heavy enough for you to be able to hold for no longer than 2 minutes.) 

2. Grasp the weight securely with both hands. 

3. Stand with a wide stance squarely in front of a clock or timer.

4. Assume a perfect posture by expanding your chest and bringing your shoulders down and back. 

5. Slowly lift the weight with arms extended to chest height. 

6. Watch the time and wait. 

7. Don’t move and don’t alter your posture. 

8. Lower the weight only when you can’t hold the weight up any longer while maintaining a perfect posture. 

If you were unable to hold the weight longer than 2 minutes or less, you will have completed an interval of high-intensity exercise. 

• WARNING! If you are uncertain about your health or fitness ability, we recommend that you first consult with a professional instructor before attempting this demonstration.