Athleticism

when you're strong but slow

Strong but slow is a gap, not an identity. These articles cover power, speed, jumping, throwing, and the minimum dose that keeps athletic qualities alive as you get older.

How to train power after 35: the minimum effective dose

How to train power after 35: the minimum effective dose

Training power as an adult is small doses of fast, crisp movement done fresh: jumps, throws, short sprints, done first in your session, a few quality reps at a time, never to fatigue.

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Why you lose power faster than strength after 35

Why you lose power faster than strength after 35

Adults lose power years before they lose strength, and they lose it quietly. Power is how fast you can produce force: jumping, sprinting, catching yourself, changing direction.

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