i·so·met·rics

(ī′sə-mĕt′rĭks)

n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

Exercise or a system of exercises in which isometric muscular contraction is used to strengthen and tone muscles, performed by the exertion of effort against resistance, usually of a stationary object.

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isometrics

(ˌaɪsəʊˈmɛtrɪks)

(functioning as singular) physical exercise involving isometric contraction of muscles

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isometrics

a form of physical exercise in which a set of muscles is tensed briefly, either in opposition to another set or against a solid surface. Cf. isotonics. — isometric, adj.

isometrics

[ˌaɪsəʊˈmetrɪks] NSING → isométrica fsing

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isometrics

n sing → Isometrie f

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In the valley beneath lay the city they had just left, its more prominent buildings showing as in an isometric drawing--among them the broad cathedral tower, with its Norman windows and immense length of aisle and nave, the spires of St Thomas's, the pinnacled tower of the College, and, more to the right, the tower and gables of the ancient hospice, where to this day the pilgrim may receive his dole of bread and ale.

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Also of note, isometric handgrip exercises helped lower blood pressure, but researchers cautioned that people with uncontrolled hypertension (180/110 mmHg or higher) should not try isometrics.

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Rhythmic Stabilisation: and Alternating Isometrics are very similar in that they both encourage stability of the trunk, hip, and shoulder girdle.

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Isometrics are static exercises that strengthen muscles and generate body heat.

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One has to look at motoring or aircraft magazines to see clear drawings of 3D objects -- or even fifty year old building construction books with their cut-away isometrics.

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