WHAT IS POWER IN FITNESS

Power training is defined as the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movements. Power training focuses on overcoming resistance but also focuses on the ability to overcome resistance in a short period of time. Simply put, Power is the perfect partnership of strength and speed. This is why traditionally power training has been viewed as training used exclusively in athlete’s programs.

No matter the population, one’s ability to react quickly is crucial to overall function and safety during movement. Our nervous system will only recruit muscle with speed if we train it to. for example, if an individual slips on ice unexpectedly, they can lose balance and fall. If the nervous system has been trained to react, they can recruit the right muscles at the right time, allowing them to regain balance and decrease their chance of serious injury.

Power training can help develop stronger, more resilient connective tissue; specifically tendons, ligaments, and joints, which can reduce the risk of injury from strains or sprains.

POWER WORKOUT ROUTINES:

• 25 punches x 4 sets in total 20 seconds rest between sets

• 25 biceps curls x 4 sets in total 20 seconds rest between sets

• 25 push-ups x 4 sets in total 20 seconds rest between sets