In the June 2008 publication of Men’s Health, an excellent magazine, I enjoy it, although I am not in their age demographics, on p. 20 I noticed they promote the MH Power Training Center based on the famed Power Training book. I haven’t read it. While it has a five star rating on Amazon, it is not a “famed” book in the categories of best selling, relevance or average customer reviews. Regardless, it continues to say its simple programs stress functional training to build real world strength. Confusing isn’t it. Are they advocating power or strength?
One blogger stated power = force x velocity? Another says maximal power production occurs when loads are about 30% 1-RM is used. Both imply moving weight at a high velocity. I presume they include multiple sets and reps. Momentum becomes involved in moving weight/resistance at a high velocity. An increase in momentum creates a decrease in applied force and resistance, both having a negative influence when training for speed and power.
Most people know there is a difference between strength and power, but what is it and how do you train differently. In the above examples, the primary physiological elements responsible for speed and power are not understood or recruited. I will scan through the Power Training book! More on this Men’s Health issue later.
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