Inroads

12/05/2025

Here I demonstrate two static exercises (pullover and pulldown) using computer feedback to guide my performance. The idea is to bring my strength down as quickly as possible (inroad) in order to turn on a growth mechanism so the body can create new tissue.

Typically, two seperate machines would be required for two different exercises. Transitioning from the first exercise to the second could consume valuble time that would allow me to recover my strength, which is not desireable. This process may take 30 seconds or more.
Here I am able to slowly and safely unload from pullover, quickly transition to pulldown, and slowly load up into the pulldown exercise in less than ten seconds. This speedy transition prevents me from regaining my strength level momentarily, thus causing inroad to occur at a faster rate.

Here I demonstrate static exercise for the upper body using computer feedback.

07/07/2023

I modified this Nautilus leg extension machine and turned it into a static device with electronics to measure force of knee extension and knee flexion. I also incorporated a long handle to provide manually resisted exercise for the purpose of knee rehab and knee lubrication.

05/26/2022

What is Inroad? Inroad is the depth of momentary muscular fatigue attained due to exercise. Inroad is the process to stimulating growth within the body. Turning on this growth mechanism is the real objective in exercise. The concept "inroad" is what differentiates exercise from non-exercise. If your effort is geared toward this momentary fatigue (inroad) within one to four minutes in a particular exercise, then you are within the realm of exercise. If your effort is devoted to prolonging activity (avoiding inroad) ie., achieving a state of steadiness, then you are moving away from exercise. Inroad is the intellectual foundation of exercise, yet few have ever heard of this term.

Below shows the performance of a static leg extension exercise. In yellow is the performance (force) of the subject. The subject maintains 250lbs for approximately 65 seconds. At 65 seconds (green arrow) momentary muscular failure is achieved. With continued effort the subject brings their strength down to the orange horizontal line at 213lbs before unloading. Imagine that the absolute force the subject can produce is 325lbs. The red line shows the declining strength of the subject from 325lbs down to 213lbs. 325-213= 112lbs 112/325 = .344×100= 34.4% inroad

06/08/2021

Sweating is an indication that your body is overheating! Exercise should be performed in an environment that is cool and dry to prevent the body from accumulating water on the skin, thus allowing the body to dissipate heat more effectively. Staying cool and dry during exercise is vital to protecting your health and improving concentration.

03/29/2021

New device

07/29/2020

07/07/2020

Actualize the upper limits of your physical potential in months, not years and spend only minutes per week of exercise!

03/23/2020