Plyometrics training has been around for less than fifty years, but it is widely practiced by martial artists, sprinters, high-jumpers, and other athletes who use rapid or explosive force during their performance. It makes the use of exercises like skipping, tuck jumps, box jumps, and squat jumps, and there are also some amazing benefits of plyometrics.
Benefits of Plyometrics
The major benefits of plyometrics include weight loss, enhanced stamina and neuromuscular system, better speed and mood, and stronger muscles. Let us discuss them in detail below.
Muscle Strength
The maximal energy you expend when doing these exercises will stimulate rapid muscle growth and repair. [1]
Plyometric exercises are powerful aerobic exercises used to increase your speed, endurance, and strength. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Neuromuscular System
The coordination that is required to perform some of these exercises will improve the communication between your muscles and your nervous system.
Weight Loss
As with any intense exercise, plyometrics will cause weight loss due to its high calorie-burning potential. [2]
Speed
Many of these exercises focus on doing these intense exercises in rapid succession. This will improve your reflexes and boost speed when you are performing an athletic task. [3]
Mood
The intensity of this workout can cause a rapid release of endorphins, even in a very short amount of time, which can boost your mood. [4]
Stamina
These exercises are difficult and will test your endurance while exercising, but it also quickly trains your body to use and store its energy in more efficient ways.
Word of Caution: While plyometrics can clearly have a number of positive effects, there are some potential side effects, particularly if you are overexerting yourself or doing these exercises too often. There is a high risk of injury since this exercise is considered quite intense. [5]
