Has anybody tried plyometrics? If so, what does it do for you? Is it more than jumping onto steps? I'm told that it is good for explosive power - like dodging stupid drivers!
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09-16-2003, 05:28 AM #1
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09-16-2003, 10:09 PM #2
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I've had plyometrics in my strength training program. yes it is more than jumping on steps. yes it works explosive power.
this site will answer a lot of your questions:
http://www.weightsnet.com/Docs/plyometrics.html
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12-15-2006, 11:23 AM #3
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I have been doing plyo's for over three years now. If you want to be a competetive cyclist/triathlete this is a must. My legs are so much stronger and I have so much more power on climbs. I can pass most women and men in my age group like they are standing still. There are lots of programs out there, so just search online.
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12-15-2006, 03:17 PM #4
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how about skipping?is that the same sort of thing?
who is driving your bus?
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12-15-2006, 06:42 PM #5
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I use the Sportsmetrics program developed at Cincinnati Sports Medicine for women in sports. http://www.sportsmetrics.net/
"It's a progressive plyometrics program that addresses specific problems noted with female athletes and jumping. The focus is on overall leg strength and improving balance and strength from the front to the back of the thigh" (Sportsmetrics technique and training manual).
My reason for using the program is for ski conditioning but it is more commonly used for women who play basketball and soccer.
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12-16-2006, 03:58 AM #6
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Kathi,
which video do you use?
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12-16-2006, 07:28 AM #7
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Rockinrollgirl,
I got this DVD, Volumes I, II and III as a set, $90 (One DVD). Also available in VHS.
I went to an info session on preventing ski injuries at REI and the presenter is using this program. I'm from Cincy and have known about this program but thought it was for Soccer and Basketball players. I didn't relate it to other sports.
In my ski conditioning class we do some jumping. The instructor looks like a well oiled pogo stick. I feel like a rusty pogo stick.
I use the warmups everytime I ski or exercise, and the plyometrics 3x's a week and am seeing improvements. I also felt some muscles after the 1st couple of sessions.
I haven't been on the bike since I started this program so I can't vouch for any biking improvements.
I've tried plyometrics before and my knees hurt so I quit, but with this program I don't notice my knees bothering me. Proper alignment is the key.
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