SuperSlow and What It Means
in Relation to Exercise

SuperSlow® is a high intensity, low force exercise strengthening protocol that was developed and then registered by Ken Hutchins through his management of the osteoporosis study at the University of Florida.

The protocol couples the latest in engineering technology of equipment design and the most recent up to date research involving exercise physiology.

In his technical manual, SuperSlow - The Ultimate Exercise Protocol, Ken Hutchins defines exercise as "the process of performing work of a demanding nature, in accordance with muscle and joint function, in a clinically controlled environment, within the constraints of safety, meaningfully loading the musculature structures to inroad the strength levels to stimulate a growth mechanism within minimal time."

The cornerstone of SuperSlow is a 20-second cycle of each repetition from the beginning to the start of the next repetition. This requires a 10-second positive contraction, in which the muscles are shortening, and a 10-second negative cycle, in which the muscles are lengthening. The muscles targeted are not unloaded until they have reached a level of fatigue that renders the musculature momentarily dysfunctional (inroading).

SuperSlow exercises are performed on equipment that you usually find at your local gym. Nautilus was the first equipment developed in the 1970's. It has been followed by manufacturers like Medx, Cybex, Body Master, Life Fitness, etc.

The amount of time your muscles are "under tension" (time under load) is recorded by a stopwatch rather than the customary repetitions. Your time, weight, proper positioning, and joint movements are constantly monitored and recorded by your SuperSlow trainer.

Super Slow is the safest and most structured form of strength training.

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