| Plyometric training is a form of exercise training | | | | the form of explosive work outs such as jumps |
| designed to increase muscular power. Athletes | | | | hops and bounds which in turn cultivate explosive |
| such as basket ball players, football players and | | | | bursts of speed and power. |
| boxers have incorporated plyometric training into | | | | Plyometric shoes are used to increase the |
| their training regimen, adding explosive power to | | | | athletes speed, quickness and power for running |
| their game. Athletes can gain a tremendous | | | | faster and jumping higher. |
| advantage using plyometric training in their | | | | Before doing a plyometric work it is vital that the |
| workouts, provided the exercises are done safely. | | | | athlete do a proper and thorough warm up. The |
| Plyometrics training is a high intensity work out | | | | eccentric contractions are the same contractions |
| and only well conditioned athletes should use them | | | | that can result in pulled muscle injuries such as |
| as a training tool. Even then athletes should be | | | | pulled groin and hamstring muscles. It is also |
| under the supervision of a qualified coach or | | | | essential the athlete be in good condition and well |
| trainer. It is also suggested athletes check | | | | monitored. It is easy to perform these exercises |
| themselves for signs of injury and over training. | | | | wrong and end in injury. |
| Contractions are what cause muscles to move. | | | | In conclusion, plyometric training is stretching |
| Athletes have observed after an eccentric their | | | | muscles while they are contracting, teaching them |
| muscle contractions are much more powerful. An | | | | to have and explosive contraction after the |
| eccentric contraction is when a muscle is | | | | muscles are stretched. These workouts properly |
| contracting even while being stretched. This | | | | executed will increase speed, power and |
| principal allows boxers to punch harder and | | | | quickness, adding to an athletes on field |
| athletes to jump higher and run faster. | | | | performance. Athletes should first check with their |
| The main focus of plyometrics training is to | | | | coach or trainer to see which exercises would |
| shorten the time between stretching and | | | | best suit their program for plyometric training. |
| contracting muscles. The exercises required take | | | | |
