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.
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