Using time under tension (TUT) as a metric in resistance training is a valuable approach, both in terms of optimizing results and saving time. Rather than counting the number of repetitions or total duration of a workout session, TUT can be customized to individual fitness levels and goals, making it a viable training metric for a wide range of people.
Here's why it makes financial sense and deliver results:
- Efficiency: By focusing on TUT, individuals can achieve a high level of muscle activation that causes positive adaptation in a shorter amount of time compared to traditional approaches.
- Targeted Progression: TUT allows for more precise control over the intensity of a workout as volitional failure marks the end point.
- Reduced Risk of Injury: By controlling the tempo and focusing on the time under tension, individuals can focus on form.
- Variety and Adaptation: Incorporating TUT into a training regimen adds variety and challenges the musculoskeletal system in different ways stimulating continuous adaptational response.
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Dr. Brian Biagioli
Dr. Brian Biagioli currently serves as the graduate program director for strength and conditioning in the Kinesiology and Sport Science Department at the University of Miami. He also serves as the current Executive Director for the National Council on Strength and Fitness Board for Certification. He is very active in the fitness industry currently serving four national committees related to standard setting, accreditation and population engagement in physical activity in the United States.
