assisted exercise

[əˈsɪstɪd ˈɛksərsaɪz]
nounpl: assisted exercises
exercício assistido
1. A physical exercise performed with external help or support from another person, device, or equipment to aid movement or reduce strain
The patient performed assisted exercises with the help of a physical therapist to regain mobility after surgery.
O paciente realizou exercícios assistidos com a ajuda de um fisioterapeuta para recuperar a mobilidade após a cirurgia.
2. In fitness and rehabilitation, an exercise where a partner or machine provides support to help complete the movement range
Assisted exercises are commonly used in gym settings with machines that reduce the load during strength training.
Exercícios assistidos são comumente usados em academias com máquinas que reduzem a carga durante o treinamento de força.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'exercício assistido' is primarily used in medical, physiotherapy, and fitness professional contexts. It's commonly associated with rehabilitation programs, elderly care, and fitness centers equipped with assistive machines. The term reflects the growing emphasis on accessible fitness and therapeutic exercise in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
supported exerciseaided exercisefacilitated movementpassive-assisted exercise
Antonyms / Antônimos
unassisted exerciseindependent exerciseactive exerciseresistance exercise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exercício assistido
standard medical and fitness terminology
Rio de Janeiro
exercício com ajuda
more colloquial variation in local usage
São Paulo
exercício assistido / exercício com suporte
both formal and semi-formal usage in fitness centers
Portugal
exercício assistido
same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in physiotherapy contexts

Related Words

physical therapyrehabilitationrange of motiontherapeutic exercisepassive exerciseactive-assisted range of motion (AAROM)

Related Idioms & Phrases

hands-on assistance
with a helping hand
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