Mariel Cigarra

But Jessica says most people can start right away with the lower intensity stuff.

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

Takeaway two, start 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.

Props can help too, like medicine balls.

kettlebells and ropes and if you start to feel pain back off takeaway three try doing a 20 minute explosive power training session every week you can pick an exercise like jumping jacks and do three to five of them that's one set and then you do three sets after that you'll see how many different exercises you can fit in five is a good starting point you can also incorporate explosive power training throughout the day it all counts

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