Diversify and perform complementary exercises can make training routines much more productive.
At any age it is advisable healthy lifestyle or fitnessthat is, a balanced diet and A regular training routine. It is estimated that 150 minutes of weekly, mild and intense exercises are needed, to be able to feel a healthy body and mind. These exercises must be cardiovascular, strength and resistance.
The most important thing is to find the Type of training according to to each person, in terms of their objectives and possibilities. A very common type of physical activity among athletes is Pliometry. This significantly increases elastic force and exercises almost all the muscles of the body.
Pliometric exercises
What is plyometric training
Pliometric training aims to improve elastic strength of the body, resistance and above all acceleration. This is beneficial to practice sports because it gives the most people Explosivitythat is, reaction capacity, acceleration and elasticity. It is used a lot, for example, in football to increase the reaction speed of the players.
Among the activities carried out, are Saltos, the skipping, the burpees and all kinds of exercises where explosive efforts are made. While we might think that plyometric training is a type of exercise that only athletes must do, in reality it can have everyone’s health benefits, whether it is a beginner or an avid athlete.
What to keep in mind before starting plyometric training
Studies have shown that plyometric training improves strength, muscle size and muscle speed, in addition to improving coordination. And not only athletes can benefit from plyometric training, it has also been shown that Improves posture, bone health and reduces body fat In older adults.
Pliometric exercise has enormous benefits, but being so intense too can cause injuries if the activities are carried out incorrectly. You have to take into account the ability of each person. Over time anyone can perform intense pliometric exercises, but initially, caution and gradually progress in intensity must be advanced.
Source: Ambito
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