DURATION OF THE PROJECT:

LEAD PARTNER:

University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences

POSTDOC RESEARCHER

Assist. Prof. Žiga Kozinc (SICRIS, ResearchGate)

ABSTRACT:

Lately, a novel exercise training method, termed eccentric-quasi-isometric training (EQI), has been gaining in popularity. isometric and eccentric exercise. The simplest way to describe EQI contractions is holding a position until isometric subsequent eccentric phase. The theoretical basis for the use of EQI is well established, and some short-term (e.g., less muscle soreness and lower impairment in neuromuscular performance) have been demonstrated. However, remain unexplored: what are the kinematic and kinetic characteristics of EQI multi-joint exercises? How do the term effects of EQI training compare to the effects of comparable eccentric training? This project will establish be used for further intervention research and practical application. Thus, the overarching purpose of this project objectives of this project are to a) assess the kinetic and kinematic characteristics of selected EQI exercises and long-term effects of EQI with comparable isometric and eccentric exercise protocols on muscle architecture, neuromuscular
participants’ subjective responses. Both single-joint open chain (e.g., knee flexion and extension) and close chain standing), as well as multi-joint (e.g. supported bent rowing), will be investigated. The project program includes and WP4 contain the main research activities, while WP1 and WP5 are dedicated to project management and dissemination research will be carried out in 3 phases (one WP each) to achieve the project objectives: in WP2, we will perform different EQI exercises with 1-3 participants, trying out different exercise variants); in WP3 we will assess biomechanical (measurements of temporal, kinematic and kinetic characteristics); in WP4 we will evaluate the effect of EQI training chronic effects of EQI, in comparison to a similar eccentric and isometric exercise protocol). The EQI training method different ages and fitness levels. EQI could be used with athletes to prevent and treat injuries. It could also be musculoskeletal injuries in the general population. Finally, EQI could be used to maintain physical function in older the foundation upon which these aspects will be addressed in the future.

»The authors acknowledge the project EQI-TRAIN Establishing scientific foundations for eccentric quasi-isometric resistance training was finacially supported by the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency.«