bioDensity Overview

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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 ResponseIncreases 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"

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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 StepsSimple, 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


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bioDensity Overview