Mariel Cigarra

And then also medicine ball snaps.

Can you talk about that?

Like, something you can do with your arms and with a weight, like a medicine ball?

You can also just throw it at the ground, right?

Snap it really fast down to the ground from above your head.

Exactly.

It's like you have a rope in each hand and you're trying to like snap them to the ground basically fast, making waves with them kind of.

And we talked about medicine balls.

I think kettlebells are also useful, right?

You can swing those around.

Takeaway two, start off with the lighter, gentler explosive power exercises.

Sit in a chair and then stand up quickly.

Do fast push-ups against the wall.

Try small hops before you start doing big jumps.

And then you can do bodyweight exercises like jumping jacks or jump squats.

Props can help too, like medicine balls, kettlebells, and ropes.

And if you start to feel pain in your knees, for instance, back off.

We'll have more Life Kit after the break.

What are some common modifications for folks who can't do the more intense explosive power exercises?

Like I'm thinking, for instance, if you have knee pain and jumping doesn't work for you.