Rawi Fitness
Power Training
“Explosive strength is everything in a fight—takedowns, striking, defending. Power wins positions.” — Jon Jones, Professional Mixed Martial Artist
Benefits
1. Improves physical function and daily movement ability
A systematic review and meta-analysis found power training compared to traditional strength training improves functional tasks, such as standing up, climbing stairs, walking speed, and overall mobility in older adults¹.
2. Reduces fall risk by improving reaction speed, balance & lower-limb power
A systematic review and meta-analysis found power training improves the speed at which muscles respond and power training that include progressive intensities result in a number of health outcomes for older adults, such as improved physical function, cognition, and neorological².
Benefits
3. Boosts athletic speed, jumping ability & agility
A meta-analysis on adult athletes found that explosive power training (often via plyometrics or fast lifts) enhances speed, sprint times, jumping height, agility, body composition, and overall explosive athletic performance. This makes it a key training method for sports requiring quick and forceful movements³.
4. Improves strength, power, and speed in youth athletes
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of various training methods on young male soccer athletes found that in top level and highly trained males, power training in the form of plyometrics produces positive performance result, to a generally moderate extent following <12 weeks training protocols ⁴.
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