Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
I spent nearly 20 years becoming stronger and more powerful, and I didn’t realize I was slowly losing one of my most important athletic traits: my bounce. This video breaks down the athletic trade-off nobody talks about… and how I’m getting that bounce back without sacrificing the strength & power that took so much time and effort for me to build.
When I was younger, I wasn’t strong, but I was reactive, light, and elastic. As I got stronger, more muscular, and more powerful, something subtle changed. I lost my natural reactivity. I was muscling everything.
In this video, I explain:
• What “bounciness” actually is (and why it’s NOT just jump height)
• Why strength and power can quietly erode elasticity
• How heavy lifting changes movement strategy
• How I’m rebuilding reactivity without giving up strength
• Why daily low-intensity movement matters more than intense plyos
This isn’t about going backwards. It’s about COMBINING strength, power, and elasticity into one complete athletic profile.
If you lift heavy and feel tighter, slower, or less athletic than you used to… this video is for you.
🧠 If you want to get strong, powerful, and BOUNCY this video will help you train smarter so you can get there!
💪 Elite Coaching & programs → enkirielitefitness.com
You can use code TAKE10 to get 10% off all my programs!
Or code CONJUGATE20 to get 20% off my Conjugate Manual specifically!
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Big thanks to WalkingPad for sponsoring today's video! The X25 Treadmill is compact and high quality. If you need an easy way to get in more steps every day be sure to check out the link below and use code ALEC for 20% off your order!
walkingpad.com/Alec
UK Customers use dicsount code ALEC for 15% off!
uk.walkingpad.com/ALEC
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My archive of fitness articles: enkirielitefitness.com/articles-2
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Check out Major Fitness!
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Train Like the pros! $25 off OVR Performance
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I use the Kensui Fitness weight vest to load my push ups
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The Enkiri Elite Fitness vision is to:
-Inspire people to better themselves by showcasing different feats of physical fitness.
-Provide free, high quality information covering multiple realms of fitness (weight training, athletic enhancement, conditioning, etc.) to those dedicated individuals who are seeking it.
-Offer personal training and guidance to people who want to take their overall fitness, general health, and aesthetics to the next level.
If this sounds like you, then please join me and let's push to reach the next level together!
________________________________
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 I lost my bounce!
02:06 Check out WalkingPad!
03:26 Natural traits vs. built traits
04:56 From “bouncy kid” to power athlete
08:16 Why strength can kill elasticity
09:29 Rebalancing the athlete
11:10 Regaining bounce while keeping power
13:20 Final thoughts
#trainlikeanathlete #sprinting #fitness #enkirielitefitness #powerworkout #explosiveworkout #athlete #sprint #sprinter #running #runner #cardio #conditioning #workout #fitnesstips #workouttips #strengthandconditioning #naturalbodybuilding #naturalmuscle #naturalstrength #athletic #athletics #viralvideo #viralvideos #athletictraining #speedtraining #explosiveness #athletelife #strengthtraining #enkirielitefitness
Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
I spent nearly 20 years becoming stronger and more powerful, and I didn’t realize I was slowly losing one of my most important athletic traits: my bounce. This video breaks down the athletic trade-off nobody talks about… and how I’m getting that bounce back without sacrificing the strength & power that took so much time and effort for me to build.
When I was younger, I wasn’t strong, but I was reactive, light, and elastic. As I got stronger, more muscular, and more powerful, something subtle changed. I lost my natural reactivity. I was muscling everything.
In this video, I explain:
• What “bounciness” actually is (and why it’s NOT just jump height)
• Why strength and power can quietly erode elasticity
• How heavy lifting changes movement strategy
• How I’m rebuilding reactivity without giving up strength
• Why daily low-intensity movement matters more than intense plyos
This isn’t about going backwards. It’s about COMBINING strength, power, and elasticity into one complete athletic profile.
If you lift heavy and feel tighter, slower, or less athletic than you used to… this video is for you.
🧠 If you want to get strong, powerful, and BOUNCY this video will help you train smarter so you can get there!
💪 Elite Coaching & programs → enkirielitefitness.com
You can use code TAKE10 to get 10% off all my programs!
Or code CONJUGATE20 to get 20% off my Conjugate Manual specifically!
________________________________
Big thanks to WalkingPad for sponsoring today's video! The X25 Treadmill is compact and high quality. If you need an easy way to get in more steps every day be sure to check out the link below and use code ALEC for 20% off your order!
walkingpad.com/Alec
UK Customers use dicsount code ALEC for 15% off!
uk.walkingpad.com/ALEC
________________________________
COACHING, PROGRAMS, & TRAINING GEAR
Online Coaching: enkirielitefitness.com/coachingservices
Re-Usable Training Templates: enkirielitefitness.com/templates
My archive of fitness articles: enkirielitefitness.com/articles-2
5% off all Mikolo products! Code ENKIRI
mikolo.pxf.io/PO3YaY
Check out Major Fitness!
majorfitness.sjv.io/19E4Rm
Train Like the pros! $25 off OVR Performance
c05592-3.myshopify.com/Enkiri
Check out RitFit Sports!
bit.ly/4eYCAoF
I use the Kensui Fitness weight vest to load my push ups
kensuifitness.com/?ref=enkiri
Instagram: instagram.com/enkiri_elite
TikTok: tiktok.com/@enkiri_elite
The Enkiri Elite Fitness vision is to:
-Inspire people to better themselves by showcasing different feats of physical fitness.
-Provide free, high quality information covering multiple realms of fitness (weight training, athletic enhancement, conditioning, etc.) to those dedicated individuals who are seeking it.
-Offer personal training and guidance to people who want to take their overall fitness, general health, and aesthetics to the next level.
If this sounds like you, then please join me and let's push to reach the next level together!
________________________________
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 I lost my bounce!
02:06 Check out WalkingPad!
03:26 Natural traits vs. built traits
04:56 From “bouncy kid” to power athlete
08:16 Why strength can kill elasticity
09:29 Rebalancing the athlete
11:10 Regaining bounce while keeping power
13:20 Final thoughts
#trainlikeanathlete #sprinting #fitness #enkirielitefitness #powerworkout #explosiveworkout #athlete #sprint #sprinter #running #runner #cardio #conditioning #workout #fitnesstips #workouttips #strengthandconditioning #naturalbodybuilding #naturalmuscle #naturalstrength #athletic #athletics #viralvideo #viralvideos #athletictraining #speedtraining #explosiveness #athletelife #strengthtraining #enkirielitefitness
Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
