The sit-to-stand movement, demonstrated above, is one way to hone your explosive power, or your body's ability to rapidly generate a lot of force. Scroll down for more recommended exercises. Margaret Cirino/NPR hide caption
toggle caption Margaret Cirino/NPRSo you've heard of strength training and cardio. But have you heard of training for "explosive power"?
It's the ability to rapidly generate a lot of force, says Jessica Scott, an exercise physiology researcher who has studied the effects of physical activity on different groups, including cancer patients and NASA astronauts.
