Search

Home > Life Kit > Explosive power: exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury
Podcast: Life Kit
Episode:

Explosive power: exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury
Category: Health
Duration: 00:18:08
Publish Date: 2026-04-28 07:00:05
Description: 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. In this episode: specific exercises to train for explosive power.

Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit
Sign up for our newsletter here.
Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org
Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit

See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.

NPR Privacy Policy
Total Play: 0

Some more Podcasts by NPR

600+ Episodes
Code Switch 3     4
500+ Episodes
Throughline     4