Ross was developing sales and marketing systems for personal training at the time and saw the potential in the superslow system. Super slow involves the combination of very slow speeds of lifting and lowering the weight, along with the general principles of the high intensity training approach advocated by arthur jones. Reviewed in the united states on february 11, 2012. When superslow is mentioned, it is important to determine whether its context is for a specific exercise protocol or for. Super slow is a form of strengthening physical exercise resistance training popularized by ken hutchins. I still receive questions on a weekly basis from people about ken hutchins, superslow training, and the superslow zone personal training franchise. And you can challenge your muscles in a new and different way. The onceaweek slow motion revolution, and in earlier episodes of the podcast, youve mentioned the name, ken hutchins, one of the pioneers of the super slow technique. 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. Tell us a little bit more about ken and share with us his definition of a high intensity exercise regime. Lifts take 15 seconds to do, 10 seconds down and 5 seconds up.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The ultimate exercise protocol, which i highly recommend. The ultimate exercise protocol 2 by hutchins, ken isbn. Superslow training, originated in 1982 by ken hutchins, was developed in an osteoporosis study with older women because of the need to utilize a safer speed for subjects to perform the resistance exercises. However, it really became a popular concept once a floridabased trainer named ken hutchins writer of aerobics is dead and why not aerobics patented the name and really started promoting the idea. Adam zickerman on dr ken leistner high intensity business. High intensity training exercises performed at a high level of effort, usually in a slower manner. Super slow is hutchins trademarked name for the high intensity training. 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. Excellent demonstration of a superslow workout and how you can benefit. Mar 11, 2014 these helpful hints above were paraphrased from ken hutchins revised book, superslow.
This was the same time pilates was getting started. A short while ago, we knew that the highend, most advanced desktop macs would not read the. The superslow program began when its developer, ken hutchins. The women were too frail to complete normal reps, so hutchins had them lift as slowly and safely as possible. Luke carlson develop trainers without superslow high. Amount of resistance used for the exercise or percentage of 1 repetition maximum.
The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins online at alibris. Jun, 2008 ken hutchins, the developer of the superslow protocol currently recommends a ttf of 100 to 180 seconds and routines consisting of as few as three or four exercises performed once or twice per week. Anything beyond this amount of exercise only acts to consume precious recovery resources. It is based on ideas from the 1940s and 1960s called 1010 muscle contraction with measured movement and implemented using fixed weight nautilus machines. 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.
For super slow weight training, this works like crazy. Superslow training, ken hutchins and the superslow zone. Isometrics, timed static contractions, and static holds. Super slow bodybuilding and weight lifting guide fandom. Superslow weight training increases strength webmd. Founder ken hutchins superslow has been managed by unscrupulous business partners, into a commercial entity bearing little resemblance to his original. Beware this talk will make you rethink your entire life and work life changer duration. The superslow method was created by ken hutchins at nautilus industries in florida as part of an osteoporosis study. While ken hutchins has made some valuable observations about exercise over time, i think his aggressive and somewhat dogmatic messaging iswas counter productive to the larger goal of getting more people interested in strength training. The ultimate exercise protocol level i ken hutchins, keith johnson on. Superslow training is another term used for the hit modality of training. When superslow is mentioned, it is important to determine whether its context is for a specific exercise protocol or for a moregeneral exercise philosophy. Traditional isometric protocols typically involved the sudden application of a maximal contraction lasting 1015 seconds. The idea for super slow came in 1982, when ken hutchins, a 50yearold entrepreneur from conroe, texas, pioneered the technique after conducting a study at.
In his most recent issue of a published bulletin, volume. The idea behind super slow training is that by decreasing the speed of movement, you can create more tension in your muscles. The for super slow came in ken hutchins, a entrepreneur from conroc. Theoretically, the more fatigued muscle will respond by growing, thus making you stronger and potentially boosting your metabolism. Proper exerciseand its role in reducing fat by ken hutchins revised feb 2007 proper exercise is a logical strategy to fatigue momentarily the major muscular structures of the body. In a paper from the early 1980s, researcher ken hutchins wrote about the super slow technique while he was leading a study that involved a. Medicinal plants, ebook pdf, free ebooks, this book, presentation, medicine. A super slow weighttraining program can dramatically improve strength, users say, and the workout is intense. The idea for super slow came in 1982, when ken hutchins, a 50yearold entrepreneur from. Brief workouts all of our workouts last 20 minutes or less. Superslow weight training was popularized in the 1980s by ken hutchins. This weight training workout is for the upper body using super slow sets, where youll perform the movement of each exercise for a total of 10 seconds, 5 seconds up5 seconds down. It is based on ideas from the 1940s and 1960s called 1010 muscle contraction with measured movement and implemented using fixed.
In the spirit of tribalism, i would also point out that superslow bbs is just one variant of hit. The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins 19920502 ken hutchins on. Super slow is a form of human strength training popularized by ken hutchins. Ken has supervised over 10,000 superslow workouts, and no one understands the philosophy and techniques better than he does. Citywide superslow of chicago was featured on wgns morning news. This is an essential read for the fitness professional. We understand that proper exercise is a stimulus which acts on your body to demand an adaptive change. My first halfcentury in the iron game the arthur jones collection 70b superslow, or the gospel according to ken hutchins. A brief rundown on the icelandic health symposium 2017 i have just returned from my trip to. My first halfcentury in the iron game arthur jones. 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.
Superslow and low simplicity guide colorado springs. The concept of super slow lifting is not a new concept. Trainer ken hutchins developed the system in 1982 at the university of florida, where he was working with osteoporotic women. Hit is a very short, very intense, 1 set to failure resistance training protocol. Superslow strength training may help prevent boredom in your strength training routine. How to do super slow resistance training quick and dirty tips. A message from ken hutchins founder of superslow youtube. Encrypted pdf that reads on pc, mac, ipad, iphone, and android platforms scheduled to be released. A typical session lasts 1020minutes, and typically involves 35 sets. Armed with s3, 5 million from the nautilus corporation. Air force flight surgeons, it is ideal for rehabilitation, bodybuilding, weight loss, and general exercise. Super slow is hutchins trademarked name for the high intensity training approach advocated by arthur jones. We desire the minimum amount of exercise that will produce the stimulus for adaptation. More research is still being done, but many years of experience have demonstrated that the superslow method provides a pleasant and rewarding experience.
She met the founders, brenda and ken hutchins, and told them, we need to take your system and my systems and franchise it, she says. I am writing this post to save myself time responding to emails and to clear up any confusion people may have over my position on these things. Doug mcguff superslows face for more than a decade an exercise theorist named ken hutchins developed the method to help. Oct 20, 2008 i still receive questions on a weekly basis from people about ken hutchins, superslow training, and the superslow zone personal training franchise. The following pages show the title page and the table of contents. Protocol specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10. An exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10 seconds and the negative in 10 seconds.
From famous physical therapists, bob schrupp and brad heineck, describe an effective weight lifting technique that may be just right f. The result was the beginning of a new resistance training technique, which became known as superslow strength training. November 1 or sooner hard cover projected available in early 2020. The superslow program began when its developer, ken hutchins of orlando, fla. A superslow weighttraining program can dramatically improve strength, users say, and the workout is intense. Super slow resistance training university of new mexico. While this may be appropriate for some individuals, a repetition cadence and range resulting in a ttf similar to the traditional nautilus protocol. It was developed by ken hutchins, who happened to grow up in the same small texas town as alexander. Call 8648860200 to contact ultimate exercise or for a free introductory workout.