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Collection Twenty-Three: Movement Science and Rehabilitation

Exercise Dosing

Exercise Dosing within movement science and rehabilitation — the science, the human experience, and why it belongs inside a Nervous System Intelligence framework.

Article #456·● Published·8 min read·Foundational

Definition

Exercise dosing is the deliberate calibration of frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT) of physical activity to match the person and goal. Dose matters as much as any medication.

Why it matters

Wrong dose (too little, too much, wrong type) is one of the most common causes of exercise failure and injury.

The Science

Exercise dose–response relationships are well documented across cardiovascular, cognitive, mental-health, and rehabilitation outcomes.

The NSI Perspective

NSI treats exercise prescription as a clinical craft.

Clinical Implications

Clinicians should be comfortable discussing dose, not just recommending "more exercise."

Practical Application

The right dose beats the perfect plan you cannot stick with. Start where you can repeat.

References

  1. 1.Piercy KL, Troiano RP, Ballard RM, et al. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. JAMA. 2018;320(19):2020–2028.

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