Title: Strength Training versus Power Training - Physiopedia
Headings: Strength Training versus Power Training
Strength Training versus Power Training
Introduction
What is Strength?
What is Power?
Strength Training
What is Strength Training?
Power Training
What adaptations occur in Power Training vs Strength Training?
Clinical Application
Sports Training
References

Content: Exercises that can produce gains in power become especially important later in life. Physiotherapists are now combining the swift or high-velocity moves of power training with more deliberate and slow strength-training exercises to reap the benefits of both activities
Studies show improved physical performance in Older Adults undertaking progressive resistance training (power training) that incorporates rapid rate-of-force development movements. In healthy older adults it results in significant gains in muscle strength, muscle power, and physical performance. Such improvements could prolong functional independence and improve the quality of life . Power training is recommended over conventional strength/resistance training with considerations to gait biomechanics. Progression models in resistance training for healthy adults in order to stimulate further adaptation toward specific training goals. The Amercian college of sports concluding that: " Progression in power training entails two general loading strategies: 1) strength training and 2) use of light loads (0-60% of 1 RM for lower body exercises; 30-60% of 1 RM for upper body exercises) performed at a fast contraction velocity with 3-5 min of rest between sets for multiple sets per exercise (three to five sets).