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Why a Power specific class?
Muscle recruitment and efficiency
Our usual training regimes, styles, and programs more than likely wouldn’t have given us access to exercises and movement patterns correlated to power components. From having a training program that is purely made up of movement patterns and exercises revolving around strength and CV measures we are typically only recruiting our type 1 muscle fibres which are fantastic when it comes to slow endurance movements or moving a light load for a prolonged period but lacks recruitment of type 2 muscle fibres. These muscle fibres are responsible for our ‘fast twitch’ movements encompassing the ‘all or nothing law’. These fibres have a higher activation threshold, meaning they can conduct signals at higher velocities and aid us in movements that require speed and power, factors we require for a lot of sporting and recreational activities.
Whilst on the topic of muscle recruitment, power training also can increase our intramuscular coordination, enhancing the rate at which the central nervous system (CNS) responds to a stimulus and recruits the appropriate response. In layman’s terms, we can react quicker and more efficiently in certain situations sporting or non-sporting. For athletes, power training can be an effective method for enhancing performance but for us everyday folk it’s a fantastic under-utilised tool to increasing lean muscle mass and improving definition.
Activation & Prevention
‘Why would I use power components as part of my program? I’m not an athlete and getting on a bit, they aren’t good for my joints.’
This is something we hear quite a lot in the industry and needs addressing…
Type II muscle fibres not utilized during adulthood will atrophy and become dormant, meaning if we aren’t regularly taking part in exercise that requires activation of these muscle fibres we are likely to see a degenerative process occur which can lead to loss of muscle mass and functional capacity as opposed to what we want which is maintenance and development. By adopting a program that consists of safe power movements activating type II muscle fibres, we can see significant gains in lean muscle mass and dynamic balance (reducing the risk of falls).
Purpose And Accountability
Having that purpose to keep you accountable gives you something intangible to hold onto when the going gets tough. This doesn’t only benefit you in terms of your physiological development but from a mental capacity stance too. Purpose and endeavour are fantastic intrinsic motivators but without a structured plan in place we won’t be able to get the utmost out of our training. Therefore, to correlate that release of serotonin into something tangible we need hard quantitative data to back up and validate our efforts.
We are creatures of habit, and we need structure in all aspects of life to have the opportunity to be successful. The skill set/ mental fortitude built up within our program can be so transferrable into your working life.
That drive, focus and development that this product oozes is only going to galvanise your everyday efficiency and productivity. By having a structured program involving test weeks and manipulation of variables to not only gain maximal development but preserve your body as well, it gives us constant reference points and ensures that we are heading in the right direction, giving our motivation longevity in the pursuit to achieving our goals and not training aimlessly without a purpose.
Variety
Training at times no matter what level of ability can have the tendency to become tedious meaning we become stagnant, our development is therefore inhibited as a by-product of this lull in focus and enthusiasm. Just like our eating habits and interests in life we require new stimuli to keep us entertained and engaged. Our body is no different. Doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results is the exact definition of insanity, so why should our training be any different to our everyday need for change and variety, after all it is the spice of life!!! New training movements and exercises with a manipulation of variables such as load, intensity, duration etc gives the body that fresh input that’s required to not only maintain interest levels but recruit different muscle groups and types that will only enhance the rate of development and give the body that advantage of adaptability meaning we are more advanced to take in whatever life throws at us, not just pigeonholing us into a specific mold of training.
‘A ship in the harbour is safe, but that’s not what they are built for’. It’s time to step out of the comfort zone and unleash that true athletic potential you may have not yet had the opportunity to ignite yet. Personal development is something that should be at the forefront of every training program and it’s the core underlying tone of what we are setting out to achieve. We are so excited to launch this product and we can’t wait to have you guys onboard. Don’t miss the stop because the train will have left before you know it, there’s no time like the present …. It’s time to join the pack.