Plyometric training stimulates the neuromuscular system and enhances your sports performance. It primarily relies on physical activity and rapid muscle contractions, allowing you to improve the elastic-reactive strength of your body. Why is this beneficial, you may wonder?
Plyometric exercises, and essentially everything that makes up a solid plyometric workout, help boost your athletic performance and physical condition. Whether you practice a sport or train independently, plyometric training provides numerous health benefits.
Plyometric exercises are explosive and reactive, aiding in improving sprints, which are linked to aerobic work, increased heart rate, and better blood circulation. This training helps prevent disease and supports heart health. Plyometric workouts strengthen muscles, enhancing strength, coordination, and balance. Like any other form of sport, plyometrics make your body more resilient, strengthening bones and joints and reducing the risk of injuries. It is essential to perform plyometric exercises with guidance tailored to individual goals and physical condition to avoid overloading the body.
You can practice plyometric exercises with equipment or systems that facilitate jumping. For beginners, it's crucial to understand the techniques well and practice at a pace suited to your fitness level.
There are low, medium, and high-intensity plyometric workouts that allow for a progressive increase with facilitated plyometrics. This involves using materials and systems that assist with jump heights, such as support ropes or materials that encourage movement. For example, adjustable jump platforms made of wood or foam, similar to boxes used in cross-training. There are also foam platforms for beginners that are an excellent option for those new to plyometric training.
These structures provide a secure and stable base, minimizing the risk of falls and injuries. Platform heights can be adjusted by simply rotating the box, offering three different heights on a single platform. Some foam platforms come in various heights, stackable and held together with Velcro.
Additionally, if you want to intensify your workout further, you can use weighted vests or other types of resistance to increase the intensity of the exercises.
Plyometric training is often associated with sports like basketball and volleyball, where athletes must improve their jumping to perform well, especially in vertical jumps. Plyometric exercises also enhance runners' results through practice and gains in explosiveness. However, exercises will vary according to each sport’s specific movements and jumps. Horizontal plyometrics are also widely used in soccer to prevent injuries and, in children, help prevent obesity by improving body composition.
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