Plyometrics

What are Plyometrics?

1. It is a type of exercise that trains muscles to produce power( strength and speed).

2. Muscles exert a maximum force in short intervals of time with a goal of increasing power.

3. These exercises causes a  stretch of the muscle immediately after contraction the same muscle.

4. These exercises are performed with high intensity as they promote speed and power.

5. There is explosiveness in plyometrics .

6. There are changes of injury due to high intensity so be respectful of your body and its limits.

7. It is very beneficial for professional sports because it focuses on power and power is key

component for sports.

8. Some examples of plyometric exercises are squat jump, depth jump, lateral hurdle jump, diagonal bounds, side

to side hops.

Benefits of Plyometric exercises

Plyometrics tone the entire body, burn calories, and improve cardiovascular health. They also boost your stamina and metabolism. In addition, plyometric exercises rapidly stretch your muscles, allowing you to move more efficiently.

No matter your fitness levels or what sport of choice you focus on, plyometrics will benefit you.

Plyometrics Get Your Heart Rate Up

Cardio exercises like running , ellipticals, rowing, etc. are not the only exercises that get your heart rate up. Plyometric movements like box jumps, sled push, depth jumps are also effective at getting your heart rate up especially with doing HIIT(High intensity Interval Training)

Plyometrics Burns Calories

These exercises are metabolically demanding. Most Plyometric exercises are total body movements allowing you to burn a significant amount of calories in a short period of time. Since they get your heart rate very high, you will continue to burn calories even after you workout through PEOC(Post exercise oxygen consumption)

Plyometrics Strengthen Joint and Bones

Since it is high impact movements, it strengthens tendons and ligaments. Your structure has to absorb the impacts of landing which stimulates the body to develop better structural support. Making your body stronger and more resistant to injury.

Plyometrics Increase the Strength of the muscles

You train muscles to exert more force as it uses more power in the muscle stretch cycle where concentric force needs to be used.

Plyometrics Improves Coordination

You train your neuromuscular system to certain movements, improving coordination and balance.