Explosive power: exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury

Life Kit: Health by NPR

Apr 28, 202618:08Science & Medicine

Explosive power is the ability to generate a lot of force quickly. It combines strength and speed. We use it in our daily lives to walk up stairs, stand up from a chair, catch ourselves when we stumble, and play sports....

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