
It is also discussed how elite level athletes, including 100m sprinters, use each technique as the time their foot spends in contact with the ground is only circa 100 milliseconds. Maximum strength is the maximum force or torque the muscles can produce, with no particular time limit, and explosive strength is the ability to produce force quickly.”

“Strength, in very simple terms, is the ability to produce force or torque by the muscles…it can be broken down into different types of strength, according to the situation or task. Jonathan - a Professor of Neuromuscular Performance, Deputy Associate Dean (Research) and Director of Doctoral Programmes here at Loughborough, explains the difference between maximal strength and explosive strength: Host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead), is joined by Professor Jonathan Folland and Dr Richard Blagrove to delve a little deeper into a subject that is perhaps more complicated than first thought. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals? The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter– what exactly is strength?
