Benefits of explosive movements in fitness training
Siddhartha Jana
Athletics coach Ayesha Billimoria emphasizes the importance of strength and endurance training, highlighting movements like lifting, jumping, hopping, and sprinting.
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Strength training, including lifting weights, promotes muscle hypertrophy and increased muscle strength through progressive overload, notes orthopedic consultant Dr. Udit Kapoor.
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Sprinting and repetitive jumping and hopping improve muscular endurance by conditioning muscles to sustain high-intensity efforts over time, according to Dr. Kapoor.
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Different lifts target various muscle groups, leading to comprehensive muscle development and strength gains, contributing to varied muscle activation.
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Explosive movements like jumping, hopping, and sprinting enhance power and improve the stretch-shortening cycle of muscles.
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These activities improve neuromuscular coordination, increase muscle contraction efficiency, and contribute to both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.
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Incorporating a variety of exercises into a training regimen ensures balanced muscle development, improves athletic performance, enhances everyday physical capabilities, and supports overall fitness and musculoskeletal health.
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