Strength By Numbers

Lower limb power is one of the first muscle qualities people tend to lose as they age due to several interconnected factors: Sarcopenia: Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. As people age, there is a natural decline in muscle mass, and this process tends to start in the 30s or 40s. With reduced muscle mass, the capacity to generate power diminishes, particularly in the lower limbs, which are responsible for activities like walking, running, and jumping.Muscle fiber composition: There are two main types of muscle fibers: slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch (Type II). Slow-twitch fibers are more resistant to fatigue and are primarily responsible for endurance activities, while fast-twitch fibers generate force quickly and are involved in power and strength activities. As people age, they tend to experience a shift from fast-twitch to slow-twitch muscle fiber composition, leading to decreased lower limb power.Neural changes: The connection between the nervous system and muscles, known as neuromuscular function, plays a vital role in generating power. As people age, there are changes in neural function that can affect the recruitment and synchronization of muscle fibers, leading to a decline in power production.Connective tissue changes: Age-related changes in tendons and other connective tissues can also affect the force transmission from muscles to bones, leading to reduced power generation. It may seem counterintuitive but a Counter Movement Jump assessment may be a valid assessment in aging clients to assess their lower limb power and decline in function in fit and healthy individuals who are safe to do so. Research by Lichtenstein et al 2013 did exactly this finding that both male's and females' lower limb power as measured by a counter movement jump declined with age at a similar linear rate reducing by approximately 40% from the ages of 20 to 80+ years of age. This test could prove a useful option when monitoring fit and health individuals' health span ranking and preemptively addressing deficiencies. #jump #cmj #healthspan #longevity

This small, but extremely powerful device allows you to assess and quantify dynamic movements in a way like you never have been able to before. AxIT is not another gadget. It is the start of a revolution. Become a member of the #AxITAllies community by going to www.strengthbynumbers.com to learn more. #strengthbynumbers #AxIT #sbntech #stopguessing #performance #assessment #movementassessment #functionalmovement #power #strength #forceplate #hhd

Learn why more everyday health and fitness professionals choose AxIT to set baselines, identify imbalances and track the progression of their clients. Go to www.strengthbynumbers.com to learn more. #physio #physiotherapy #strengthtesting #forceplate #axitsystem #stopguessing

The force plate that every body needs! Gather metrics and data that are meaningful for you and your clients! Want to learn more about the AxIT system? Book an AxIT Discovery Session demonstration today at www.strengthbynumbers.com

Stop guessing when it comes to measuring your client's performance. Don't assess it, AxIT For more information head to www.strengthbynumbers.com #strengthbynumbers #AxIT #sbntech #stopguessing #performance #assessment #pushup #functionalmovement #power #strength #forceplate #hhd

Guess what. Virtually every upper-body exercise or movement involves your shoulder muscles to some extent so identifying whether your client has adequete shoulder strength for the activities they want to do is critical to helping them achieve their goals. How do you measure shoulder strength? For too long this has been done with overly simple and unreliable manual muscles testing. Is this shoulder a 3 or a 4....maybe they are a 2.... With AxIT you can bring your assessment into the 21st century using the latest technology desgined for the everyday health and fitness professional to set strength baselines, identify weaknesses and track progression over time. Stop guessing and start measuring with your shoulder assessment. Go to www.strengthbynumbers.com to learn more. #rotatorcuff #shoulderstrength #shoulderabduction #physio #physiotherapy

The future is finally here! The SBN team has brought together decades of experience working in research, health and fitness, design, software development, engineering and education bring you the AxIT system to help you get amazing results with your clients. Go to https://lnkd.in/gzWMX8v to book an AxIT Discovery Session to find out how AxIT can help upgrade your assessment. #strengthbynumbers #AxIT #sbntech #stopguessing #performance #assessment #movementassessment #functionalmovement #power #strength #forceplate #hhd #axit #shoulderstrength #dynamometer #shoulderabduction #strengthtesting

Short on space? Use a force plate vertical jump assessment to understand your athletes. A good vertical jump correlates with several critical athletic abilities. Firstly, it is strongly associated with explosive power, as a high jump requires rapid force production. This explosive power translates to sprint performance, aiding in faster acceleration. Additionally, a strong vertical jump can enhance an athlete's ability to change direction quickly, making it a valuable asset in sports that involve frequent agility maneuvers. Overall, a well-developed vertical jump underscores an athlete's capacity for quick, powerful movements and is often linked to their agility, sprinting capabilities, and explosive strength, all of which are pivotal in various sports and athletic endeavors. To watch the rest of this free webinar on jump assessment using force plates go to https://lnkd.in/geT8yrZQ #verticaljump #combineperformance #forceplate #forceplates #forceplateassessment #jumpassessment #agilitytesting #powertesting #performancecoaching #performanceassessment #sprint #sprinttesting #sprintperformance #returntosport

How do you assess your clients functional shoulder strength? Using AxIT with novel assessments like the Athletic Shoulder Test make it easy to determine where your clients shoulder weaknesses are and track their progression to achieving their goals. Stop guessing, start measuring. Go to www.strengthbynumbers.com to learn more. #shoulder #rotatorcuff #shoulderstrength #rotatorcuffstrength #ashtest #physio #physiotherapy

Rate of Force Development as a Predictor of Mobility in Community-dwelling Older Adults. Often when we think of strength and power testing, we think of athletes competing at the highest level...but one of the beauties of the AxIT System is that its versatility allows for the assessment of any client that comes through your doors. One important client group that we should spend more time assessing with such equipment is our older clientele, as research suggests that strength and particularly power decline as measured by Rate Of Force Development are some of the first movement qualities to be lost as we age. In recent research by Hester et al, RFD when performing a simple calf raise test on force plates similar to the AxIT Stomp-IT was compared to other common tests of muscular performance alongside Up-and-Go performance and walking speed in older adults. Their findings? Compared to common assessments of muscular performance, such as handgrip strength and chair rise performance, PF RFD was a greater predictor of mobility in older adults. These findings, in conjunction with recent reports, indicate that the assessment of RFD likely complements strength testing, thereby enabling a more robust assessment of functional decline in older adults. This test can easily be assessed alongside strength testing classic like the Isometric Calf Raise and Isometric Soleus Raise so set physical performance baselines and track the effectiveness of your exercise programs to help your clients achieve their goals. Stop guessing, start measuring. Go to www.strengthbynumbers.com to learn more. #forceplate #calfraise #calfstrength #physio #physiotherapy #exercisephysiology #rfd