Principles of Power with John Odden and Franz Snideman

Why POWER Matters for Every Human

Power isn't just for athletes—it's the foundation of vitality, independence, and quality of life.

As we age, we don't just lose muscle mass; we lose our ability to generate force quickly. This loss of power affects everything from getting out of a chair to catching yourself from a fall.

Your fast-twitch muscle fibers are your body's secret weapon against aging.

They're responsible for explosive movements, quick reactions, and maintaining strength throughout your life. When you stop training power, these fibers atrophy faster than any other muscle type—but the good news is they respond incredibly well to the right training.

Power training isn't about becoming an elite athlete—it's about becoming the most capable version of yourself. Whether you're 35 or 75, maintaining your ability to move with speed and strength is what keeps you independent and engaged with life.

From beginners taking their first steps to advanced athletes looking to optimize performance, power matters and its all trainable!

🏃‍♂️ SPRINTING

Learn the mechanics of explosive acceleration and speed development that translate to every movement in life

🦘JUMPING

Master the art of generating maximum force against gravity—the ultimate test of power and athleticism

🥎 THROWING

Discover how to channel your entire body's power through coordinated, explosive movement patterns

What You'll Walk Away With:

*Deep understanding of true power development and how to train it safely and effectively in and out of the gym

*Sprint, jump, and throw techniques that work for every fitness level and age

*Outdoor movement patterns and drills you can use anywhere, anytime

*Kettlebell and non-traditional resistance exercises specifically designed for power

*A renewed sense of what your body is capable of achieving

*Simple, actionable principles you can share with family and friends

**Ready to Discover Your Power?

Join us for this transformative one-day workshop and learn the secrets that the world's most explosive athletes use to maintain their edge—adapted for real people, living real lives.

MEET YOUR COACHES

FRANZ SNIDEMAN

Strength & Conditioning Coach with 28 Years of Experience

https://www.franzsnideman.com/

@franzsnideman

Franz is a former collegiate sprinter who has dedicated his career to helping people over 40 stay strong, mobile, and athletic for life. As a husband and father of 4, he understands the unique challenges of maintaining peak performance while juggling life's responsibilities.

Franz is also a kettlebell pioneer and Star Wars fanatic who brings both expertise and passion to everything he teaches. His approach combines the precision of elite athletics with the wisdom that comes from nearly three decades of coaching real people with real lives.

JOHN ODDEN

Strength Coach / Professional Highland Games Athlete

https://www.empoweredstrength.com/

@becomingironjohn

John is the Owner and Head Coach of Empowered Strength in Bend, Oregon, with over 20 years of experience in exercise physiology and strength coaching. As a former clinical exercise physiologist and high school strength coach for 10+ years, John brings both clinical expertise and real-world athletic performance to the table.

John has also been competing and coaching in the Scottish Highland Games for over 20 years. He owns several world records, national and world championships while continueing to compete at a world class level now well into his 40s.