Plyometrics
Plyometrics: Also known as jump training, is a form of conditioning aimed at created controlled impact and maximum power and is used primarily by athletes. Although it's similar to SAQ in the sense that it's a branch that isn't essential to weight training and overall better health, plyometrics can greatly improve one's muscle strength and endurance by applying themselves to this form of exercise.
This type of exercise involves loading the muscles and then contracting them in rapid sequences. It uses strength innervation and elasticity of the muscles and the tissues that surround them in order to jump higher, run faster, hit harder and throw farther, among other performance benefits such as:
-Better performance in any given situation (sports related or in general)
-Greatly increased muscle strength, power and endurance
-Enhances the burning of calories
-No extreme equipment is required to perform tasks
Plyometrics is no easy task and shouldn't be taken lightly. If you're just a beginner to weight lifting or exercising in general, I strongly recommened progressing for a couple months before attempting this, especially if you're cardiovascular isn't the greatest. Plyometrics is a high intensity workout, leaving very little breaks inbetween exercises, forcing your body to adapt to the pressure you're putting on it which will eventually increase it's strength.
Here on this website is a schedule you may want to follow if you want to begin plyometrics. There's also a video showing an example of the "P90X" plyometrics. Remember to warm up and cool down before and after you do plyometrics. You should also give your self about 2-3 days of a rest period inbetween plyometrics days. Plyometrics targets all your
larger muscle groups (especially the legs) and it will take some time to fully recover.
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/plymo.htm
This type of exercise involves loading the muscles and then contracting them in rapid sequences. It uses strength innervation and elasticity of the muscles and the tissues that surround them in order to jump higher, run faster, hit harder and throw farther, among other performance benefits such as:
-Better performance in any given situation (sports related or in general)
-Greatly increased muscle strength, power and endurance
-Enhances the burning of calories
-No extreme equipment is required to perform tasks
Plyometrics is no easy task and shouldn't be taken lightly. If you're just a beginner to weight lifting or exercising in general, I strongly recommened progressing for a couple months before attempting this, especially if you're cardiovascular isn't the greatest. Plyometrics is a high intensity workout, leaving very little breaks inbetween exercises, forcing your body to adapt to the pressure you're putting on it which will eventually increase it's strength.
Here on this website is a schedule you may want to follow if you want to begin plyometrics. There's also a video showing an example of the "P90X" plyometrics. Remember to warm up and cool down before and after you do plyometrics. You should also give your self about 2-3 days of a rest period inbetween plyometrics days. Plyometrics targets all your
larger muscle groups (especially the legs) and it will take some time to fully recover.
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/plymo.htm