Plyometrics 20101203

Did plyometrics today as a sub for not running. it actually strengthens the core and is perfect for endurance athletes. Did some squats, thrusts, lunges, military tires. it was great!. it actually felt like running about 2 or 3K. I'll let Mr. Wikipedia tell you more about what Plyometrics is :)

Plyometrics (also known as "plyos") is a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improving performance in sports. Plyometric movements, in which a muscle is loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence, use the strength, elasticity and innervation of muscle and surrounding tissues to jump higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the desired training goal. Plyometrics is used to increase the speed or force of muscular contractions, providing explosiveness for a variety of sport-specific activities. Plyometrics are useful for several sports - notably soccer, rugby, basketball, track and field athletics, racket sports, parkour and martial arts. READ MORE.



Click on my gf's icon below for my heart rate analysis. there are noticeable drops in heart rate which means i had to stop and talk to suppliers. :)