Jun 20, 2024

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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