kraftprogram

Kraftprogramm is a term that appears in German- and Dutch-language texts to denote a program or plan related to force or power. The exact use varies by field, and there is no widely adopted English-language definition. The word combines Kraft (power, strength, or force) with Programm (program), and may be capitalized as Kraftprogramm in German or krachtprogramma in Dutch contexts.

In fitness and sports, kraftprogramm commonly refers to a structured training plan aimed at increasing muscular strength or power. Such programs typically specify exercise selection, volume, intensity, frequency, and progression over time, and may incorporate periodization, accessory work, and recovery strategies. They are designed to develop performance in specific activities or sports and to balance workload with injury prevention.

In engineering or computing contexts, kraftprogramm may be used as a loanword to describe software routines or modules that calculate, simulate, or control force-related quantities. Examples include physics engines computing contact forces in simulations, control systems that regulate actuator force, or energy-management routines that optimize power use. In these contexts, the term is informal and not standardized, and its exact meaning depends on the project or domain.

See also: strength training program, force (physics), power management, software module.