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Explosive power training: How combining speed and strength can improve agility and prevent injury

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Marielle Segarra

9h ago· 9 min readenNews

Summary

This article explains the concept of "explosive power" training — the ability to rapidly generate force by moving lighter loads quickly. It features insights from exercise physiology researcher Jessica Scott, who has studied physical activity's effects on diverse groups including cancer patients and NASA astronauts. The piece highlights how combining speed and strength through specific exercises can improve agility, help prevent injury, and enhance everyday functional movements like walking up and down stairs.

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It's not necessarily lifting the heaviest load. It's about moving a lighter load very quickly.
This skill helps us safely do many everyday tasks, like walking up and down stairs.
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These simple movements combine speed and strength to train your body's ability to rapidly generate force. They can also help prevent injury and boost agility.

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