Plyometrics

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Plyometrics

Plyometrics (pronounced: ply-oh-MET-riks), also known as jump training or plyos, are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power (speed-strength). This training focuses on learning to move from a muscle extension to a contraction in a rapid or "explosive" manner, such as in specialized repeated jumping.

Etymology

The term "plyometrics" was coined in 1975 by Fred Wilt, a former American track and field coach. The word originates from the Greek words "pleythyein" (to increase) and "metric" (to measure), which together mean "measurable increase".

Related Terms

  • Jumping: The act of propelling oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
  • Strength Training: A type of physical exercise specializing in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.
  • Muscle Contraction: The activation of tension-generating sites within muscle fibers.
  • Explosive Strength: A form of strength demonstrated when the muscle lengthens before a rapid, forceful contraction.
  • Interval Training: A type of training that involves a series of low- to high-intensity workouts interspersed with rest or relief periods.

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