Definitions
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- noun A form of
exercise that usesrapid movements to developmuscular power .
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Examples
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We do plyometrics, which is catered toward badminton because those are the explosive movements.
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Running drills, also called plyometrics, isolate individual aspects of your running stride to build muscular strength in specific areas.
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Running drills, also called plyometrics, isolate individual aspects of your running stride to build muscular strength in specific areas.
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Sure, days of stretching and activating muscles using "plyometrics" along with more traditional calisthenics and old-school soccer exercises has strengthened our "pillars" and "cores," and the amount of sheer scrimmage time has expanded our ability to run for serious lengths of time.
James Rotondi: Pretend It Like Beckham, Pt 2: The LA Galaxy Soccer Fantasy Camp Gets Real 2009
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If you don't have access to a gym, try 'plyometrics' workouts.
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If you don't have access to a gym, try 'plyometrics' workouts.
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Our study showed that Kalarippayattu closely follows the tenets of plyometrics, which is why we decided to include it in the curriculum, "explained Singh.
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The program, done for six to eight weeks in the preseason, consists of strength-training to build underdeveloped muscles, agility training to learn how to land correctly, plyometrics and other exercises.
New Steps to Help Prevent Knee Injuries in Teen Sports Katherine Hobson 2011
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The program features 12 workouts focusing on either a specific set of muscles like shoulders and arms or a training technique like yoga or plyometrics.
For Two Racers, Adventure Is Icing on the Cupcake Jen Murphy 2011
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If you've never done plyometrics before, you'll soon understand!
Jill S. Brown: Infomercial Workouts: Are They For You? Jill S. Brown 2010
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