DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17594478
title: Balanced Progressive Intensity Training (BPIT): A Multi-Site Clinical Evaluation of Movement Efficiency, Mobility, and Strength Adaptation (v3.1)

description: BPIT Clinical Study Protocol (Version 3.0): Document1

Balanced Progressive Intensity Training (BPIT): Multi-Site Clinical Study on Movement Efficiency, Mobility, and Strength Adaptation

Institutional Header

MMSx Authority Institute for Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Research

In Collaboration with BodyGNTX Institute | GFFI India | IIKBS | Bureau of Fitness Standards (BFS) | Active India Health & Fitness Trust (AIHFT)

 








Field



Detail







Study Title



Balanced Progressive Intensity Training (BPIT): A Five-Week Multi-Site Clinical Evaluation of Functional Movement, Mobility, and Neuromuscular Adaptation in Healthy Adults (18-52 years)





Principal Investigator



Dr. Neeraj Mehta, Ph.D. (Biomechanics & Alternative Medicine), Clinical Biomechanics & Research Ethics Certified (OHRP–HHS USA | ICMR India)





Collaborating Institutes



MMSx Authority | BodyGNTX | GFFI India | IIKBS | BFS | AIHFT





Study Type



Prospective, observational intervention study





Study Duration



5 Weeks





Study Sites



BFS- and AIHFT-approved training & rehabilitation centers





IMSO Accreditation ID



[Insert IMSO Accreditation ID]






 

2. About the BPIT Method (Revised)

Balanced Progressive Intensity Training (BPIT) is a biomechanical and physiological strength-training framework created by Dr. Neeraj Mehta. Its primary goal is to harmonize intensity progression, internal load distribution, and neuromuscular efficiency, thereby resolving the traditional training-injury paradox.

2.1. The BPIT 5-Line Principle

BPIT organizes all strength and movement exercises into five distinct intensity lines. Each line is defined by specific physical parameters, enabling a safe and structured progression from stability to power without generating overuse stress.

 








Line



Movement Base



Target HR (bpm)



Focus & Purpose



Examples







1 – Ground-Based



Floor / Low GRF



95-110



Core activation + breath stability



Plank, Crunch, Dead Bug





2 – Knee-Level



Supported / Moderate GRF



100-120



Joint centration & controlled press / pull



Bench Press, Seated Row





3 – Standing



Full Bodyweight



120-140



Alignment & Kinetic-integration chain



Squat, Deadlift





4 – Head-Level



Overhead / Elevated



140-160



Thoracic mobility & scapular control



Overhead Press, Lunge





5 – Plyometric



Dynamic Impact



160-180



Elastic power & injury resilience



Jump Squat, Burpee, Box Jump






 

2.2. Biomechanical Framework

The BPIT methodology operates by balancing mechanical stimulus \times biomechanical integrity \approx physiological recovery, ensuring consistent adaptation. Key biomechanical control mechanisms include:





Ground Reaction Force (GRF) management




Joint-Load Distribution analysis




Heart-Rate (HR) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Control



3. Study Objectives





Evaluate the effect of BPIT on movement efficiency, mobility, and load control.




Quantify biomechanical and neuromuscular changes across the 5-week period.




Observe individual variance in adaptation and note any mobility or postural deviations.




Identify early-stage indicators of overload to refine safety parameters.



4. Methodology

4.1. Design and Participants





Design: Multi-site, prospective, real-world clinical observation.




Participants: \geq 100 healthy adults (18-52 years).




Inclusion Criteria: No acute injury / medically cleared for exercise.




Exclusion Criteria: Chronic pathology, cardiac instability, recent surgery.




Sample size: n=100 for 80% power (α=0.05, effect size=0.5 via G*Power 3.1), detecting moderate changes in MES/ROM with 10% dropout.




Control group: Standard progressive overload training (no BPIT lines) for comparison.




Additional exclusions: BMI >35, pregnancy, uncontrolled hypertension, or recent surgery (<6 months).





4.2. Procedure: 5-Week Progression








Week



Phase



Focus



Assessment Tool



Expected Outcome







0



Baseline Screening



Posture & Mobility



MMSx Flaw Checklist + BPIT Line Mapping



Establish Reference





1-2



Correction Phase



Stability & Joint Centration



Controlled Low-Load BPIT



\downarrow Compensation Patterns





3-4



Progressive Phase



Load Adaptation & Efficiency



Mid-Load BPIT



\uparrow MES & ROM





5



Evaluation Phase



Power Integration



Final BPIT Test + Clinical ROM



\uparrow Strength & Control