The force-velocity curve is one of the most important components when designing a program for athletes. When utilized correctly the athlete(s) will have the best opportunity to reach their full potential. At first glance we can see that we have an x-y graph measuring force and velocity. Understanding their inverse relationship is key.
The x-axis measures velocity in meters per second wile the y-axis measures force in Newtons. An increase in one means a decrease in the other. Each one plays a vital role in any program. As we can see there is more than one piece to this relationship that is vital to the overall equation. A sound program is one that will provide programming for each component.
The goal of the program is to then get the curve to move to the right. This will be a direct indicator of improvement in rate of force development or RFD. The more explosive an athlete is the greater their ability in RFD. The ability to produce large amounts of force in short amounts of time is how an athlete can separate themselves from their competition.
The TEMPO program was created with this in mind. As athletes progress through the phases of the program they are getting training that combines strength and power to give them the chance to make improvements on the field. This is the edge that every athlete is looking for.
