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Plyometrics workout
Designing an effective plyometrics workout is a very detailed process. Long a part of professional athletes' training programs, plyometrics workouts are now becoming more a part of mainstream training. So what do they have to offer?
The biggest benefit of regularly performing plyometrics workouts is increased power. Power is defined as the ability to convert strength into speed. This is essential for many sports - from a basketball player's jump to a footballer's kick, increased power can help players perform better.
Interestingly, for a technique that is currently so fashionable, much of the apparatus and many of the movements have been around for decades. Good examples of this are medicine balls and Indian clubs. Typical exercises might include throwing and catching a medicine ball, or press-ups with claps - remember Rocky doing those?
If you take part in a sport or event that requires speed, then chances are that these exercises could improve your performance. This is an explosive form of exercise, however, so it is important to talk to an experienced coach before embarking on a program.
If you are not is good enough shape to begin with, the chances of injury are high, but once you are ready, this could be one of the best additions you could make to your training program.
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