Mariel Cigarra

On this episode of Life Kit, how to train specifically for explosive power and how it's different from cardio or strength training.

Jessica tells me about specific exercises we can all try.

And we also talk about how to start because you don't want to jump straight into jump squats.

That's coming up after the break.

All right, so if you don't currently train for explosive power, how can you get started?

Takeaway one.

We tend to lose explosive power as we age, especially after 40.

But training in your 20s and 30s is beneficial, too, because it can help you stave off injuries when you're playing sports or just doing life.

And it can also help you run faster, jump higher and change directions quickly.

Also, it'll help you preserve your power later in life.

As for the how, it's not a good idea to jump right into the more intense explosive power training if you don't currently work out.

You'll want to get into an exercise routine first, doing regular cardio and resistance training for three months.

But Jessica says most people can start right away with the lower intensity explosive power exercises.

Just make sure you're pain-free, you have full control over your movements, and you stop before you're fatigued.

And what exercises do you like for explosive power?

What are some other ones you can do?

I just tried the standing up one, by the way.

Yeah.

I was, you know, working with a strength training coach, and then he started layering in some of these jumps.

Not jumping onto a box, but jumping up.