bioDensity Overview

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©2011 Performance Health Systems. All Rights Reserved. BIODENSITY is a trademark of Performance Health Systems. This product or the use of this product is covered by
US patent Nos. 7,806,806; 7,780,574; 7,775,937; 7,753,825; and corresponding counterparts.

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bioDensity™ Technology,
What Is It?
This technology allows for the
creation of bone and muscle tissue
density in the human body.

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The science of bioDensity™
How does it work?
1. User is placed in the optimal biomechanical
position for maximum engagement of a
muscle/group of muscles.
2. Self-imposed loading allows the user to generate
maximal loads with minimal risk.
3. Neuro-musculoskeletal stimulus triggers a
response in the body to increase density in bone
and muscle.

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The science of bioDensity™
Why does it work?
• Loads created with bioDensity™ are far
greater (and safer) than loads used in
conventional resistance training.
• As with any adaptive response, the more
intense the stimulus the greater the result.

Intensity and Adaptive Response
Increases in strength are directly related to the intensity of muscle contraction and loading.
The measure of intensity for resistance training is percentage of 1RM maximum for a given
exercise. Unfortunately the use of the high loads required for 1RM training presents
significant risk – particularly in full range isotonic exercise because the body is exposed to
high levels of external loading.

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Maximal Loading with bioDensity™
Stimulates Bone Mineral Absorption
Surgeon General (2004). Bone health and osteoporosis: a report of the Surgeon General. -Rockville, Md. : U.S. Dept. of Health and
Human Services, Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General ; Washington, D.C.
Osteoporotic bone Normal Bone

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Chapter 9: Prevention and Treatment for
those Who Have Bone Disease
Office of the Surgeon General
• Maintaining Bone Health & Preventing Fractures, base consists of:
– Calcium
– Vitamin D
– Physical Activity
– (Fall Prevention) Maximum Load of the Musculoskeletal System
 bioDensity™
"Increases in bone mineral density, to prevent or reverse the effects
of osteoporosis, are stimulated by maximum loading on the
musculoskeletal system"
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/bonehealth/chapter_9.html
©2011 Performance Health Systems. All Rights Reserved. BIODENSITY is a trademark of Performance Health Systems. This product or the use of this product is covered byUS patent
Nos. 7,806,806; 7,780,574; 7,775,937; 7,753,825; and corresponding counterparts

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Cellular Effects on Muscle

bioDensity and Traditional Resistance Training
bioDensity Training
●Uses ATP and perhaps some
CP for energy
●No Lactate
●5 – 10 seconds Duration
●Maximal Load
●No “Pump”
●Myofibril Hypertrophy
Traditional Training
●Uses ATP/CP AND Glucose
●Lactate by-product
●60 – 120 seconds duration
●Submaximal Load
●Feel “pump” during set
●Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy

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Benefits of Myofibril Muscular
Growth
•Increased bone mineral density, via maximal loading
•Increased strength with less mass
•Increased potential for sarcoplasmic growth
•Improved balance

bioDensity Compliments other
forms of Resistance Training
● Training at different intensity levels within the overall cardiovascular
training zone (for example training at 60-70% for longer duration versus
80 – 90% for shorter intervals) – produces distinct benefits and ideally
training is done at several intensity levels to produce the most benefit.
● In a similar fashion the proper integration of bioDensity Training as part of
the continuum of Resistance Training Intensities (from 1RM to higher
repetition sets) compliments other forms of resistance training and
produces greater overall benefit to the client.

Isometric Exercise
● Isometric exercise is inherently safe because the user creates the load
being imposed on the body and has direct and immediate control of the
loading.
● Therefore the user is ‘self-loading’ the muscles, tendons, bones and other
connective tissue.

Joint Angle and Isometric Exercise
● It is often assumed that strength gains from isometric exercise, which is
usually conducted at a fixed joint angle, have little transfer to other joint
angles.
● A detailed review of the literature actually show that the majority of the
published studies in this area show just the OPPOSITE and that strength
developed at a fixed joint angle does transfer to the entire range of
motion. (5 – 12)

Biomechanically Efficient Position
● Each exercise is done at the strongest point within the range of motion to
allow maximum force production and loading (peak contraction such as
near full extension in the leg press and bench press exercise).
● By performing each exercise in this position extremely high force
production is possible resulting in maximum “self loading” of muscles,
tendons, joints and bones.
● We know from established research that high levels of loading provide
strong stimulus for bone, muscle and connective tissue density.

Real Time Feedback
● Exercise and Trainer see force
production as it occurs.
● Red line shows previous peak force
production
● Client has realistic goal to shoot for
during each session based on their
previous performance.

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bioDensity™, a New Modality of
Exercise and Therapy
•No need to change into “exercise clothes.”
•Only takes a few minutes, not more than
once per week.
•Works in conjunction with other modalities
of exercise.

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bioDensity™ Usage Protocol
•Simple, quick and efficient:
• Four brief and comprehensive load exposures
(initially 5 seconds each)
• Chest Press
• Leg Press
• Core Pull
• Vertical Lift
• Feedback and analytics
provided (email or print)

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3 Easy Steps
Simple, Quick and Efficient
1. ADJUST User is placed in the optimal position for
maximum engagement of muscles
2. ACTIVATE User activated the system by self-imposed
loading (This allows the user to generate maximal loads
safely and with minimal risk)
3. REPORT Performance report is generated that tracks the
users progression over time

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4 Maximum Load Exposures
Leg Press
Chest Press

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4 Maximum Load Exposures
(continued)
Vertical Lift
Core Pull

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Data Driven Success
• Every user receives a
custom branded
Performance Report
documenting their
progress.
• This positive
reinforcement
encourages regular use
and users share their
excitement with friends,
family and co-workers.

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Medical
• Decrease in bone density can be fatal
• 10 million Americans have Osteoporosis
• 34 million have low bone mass (Osteopenia)
• $7B spent on osteoporosis treatment annually
Other
• In 2011, 78 million of baby boomers will turn 65 years
• Most adults over 65 have lost up to 40% of the muscle mass of
their twenties – major problem of nursing homes and assisted
living facilities
Market Potential

References
• Cotten D. Relationship of the duration of sustained voluntary isometric
contractions to changes in endurance and strength. Res Q 1967;38:366-
74.
• Coleman AE. Comparison of weekly strength changes following
isometric and isotonic training. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 1972;12:26-9.
• Walters CE, Steward RC, LeClaire JF. Effect of short bouts of isometric
and isotonic contractions on muscular strength and endurance. Am J
Phys Med 1960;39:131-41.
• Muller EA. Influence of training and of inactivity on muscle strength.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1970;51:449-62.
• Muller EA. Influence of training and of inactivity on muscle strength.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1970;51:449-62.
• Singh M, Karpovich PV. Isotonic and isometric forces of forearm flexors
and extensors. J Appl Physiol 1966;21:1435-7.

References
• Garg A, Chaffin DB. A biomedical computerized simulation of human
strength. AIIE Transactions 1975;7:1-15.
• Lindh M. Increase of muscle strength from isometric quadriceps
exercises at different knee angles. Scand J Rehabil Med 1979;11:33-6.
• McKethan JF, Mayhew JL. Effects of isometrics, isotonics, and combined
isometrics-isotonics on quadriceps strength and vertical jump. J Sports
Med Phys Fitness 1974;14:224-9.
• Hetherington MR. Effect of isometric training on the elbow flexion
force torque of grade five boys. Res Q 1976;47:41-7.
• Rosentswieg J, Hinson MM. Comparison of isometric, isotonic and
isokinetic exercises by electromyography. Arch Phys Med Rehabil
1972;53:249-52.
• Whitley JD. The influence of static and dynamic training on angular
strength performance. Ergonomics 1967;10:305-10.

References
• Kemmler,W., Lauber, D., Weineck, J., Hensen, J., Kalender, W., Engelke,
K. Benefits of 2 Years of Intense Exercise on Bone Density, Physical
Fitness, and Blood Lipids in Early Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women.
Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:1084-109.
• M. A. Mayoux-Benhamou, J. F. Leyge, C. Roux, M. Revel. Cross-Sectional
Study of Weight-Bearing Activity on Proximal Femur Bone Mineral
Density.

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