Power

Question 1

contributions to muscle power

Answer 1

1. max rate of force development
2. force production at slow and fast contraction velocities
3. stretch shortening cycle performance- how effieicnet
4. coordination of movement pattern and skill

Question 2

equation for power

Answer 2

power= force and velocity q

Question 3

what are the recommendations for power training?

Answer 3

1-3 sets, 3-6 reps
0-60% 1RM LE
30-60% 1RM UE
rest 1-2 minutes or 2-3 min with higher intensity

Question 4

what happens to muscle power in older adults

Answer 4

-loss of muscle cross sectional area= sacropenia and weakness

-greater and faster loss of type II muscle fibers

Question 5

why train muscle power

Answer 5

-declines faster than strength in older adults
-deficit is an early predictor of functional decline
-asymmetries predict fallers
-functional connections