Want to improve your agility? Try these 'explosive power' exercises

Want to improve your agility? Try these 'explosive power' exercises June 21, 20265:00 AM ET By  Marielle Segarra ,  Clare Marie Schneider ,  Margaret Cirino 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/NPR So 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. Life Kit Explosive power: Exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury Explosive power: exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury Listen · 18:08 18:08 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed