Summary:
Plyometric training involves the usage of jumps, hops, bounds, and/or skips and should not be confused with ballistic training. This form of training is governed by the stretch-shortening cycle, otherwise known as the reversible action of muscles. Plyometric activities can be separated into two categories depending upon the duration of the ground contact time: 1) fast plyometric movements (≤250ms); and 2) slow plyometric activities (≥251ms). This training modality appears to be very effective for improving athleticism in both youth and adult populations. Moreover, both land- and aquatic-based plyometric training appears to be a potent stimulus for improving athletic qualities. As plyometric activities are highly-coordinated and skilful movements, they should be coached with full care and attention by qualified personnel. Lastly, though training volume is relatively easy to measure, training intensity is far more complex due to the individual variability of each athlete.
Keywords: plyometric training, plyometrics, stretch-shortening cycle, concentric, eccentric, ground contact time
Κάτω από : Άρθρα., Ξενόγλωσσα | Με ετικέτα: sport for science