Plyometric exercises, often referred to as plyos, involve explosive movements that utilise a rapid stretching and contracting of muscles/tendons.

Here’s why we incorporate plyos into the routine:

Improved Running Performance:
The explosive nature of plyos help us generate more force and speed during our strides.

Enhanced Running Economy:

Running economy refers to how efficiently your body uses oxygen at a given pace. Plyos help improve running economy by enhancing muscle power and coordination, allowing us to use energy more efficiently and potentially maintaining faster speeds for longer durations.

Increased Leg Strength:
Strengthening muscles through plyometric exercises can provide better support to the joints and muscles used during running, leading to reduced risk of injuries.

Greater Explosive Power: Plyometric exercises train fast-twitch muscle fibers, which are responsible for quick, explosive movements. These fibers play a crucial role in sprinting, hill running, and other activities that require bursts of speed.

Improved Coordination and Agility: Many plyo exercises involve complex movements that require coordination and agility. This can lead to improved overall body awareness, which is important for maintaining proper form and technique while running.

Injury Prevention: Strengthening muscles and tendons through plyo training can enhance the body’s ability to absorb shock and handle impact forces, reducing the risk of common running-related injuries.

Dynamic Warm-Up: Incorporating plyometric movements into your warm-up routine can help activate muscles and prepare the body for more intense workouts. They can also increase blood flow to the muscles and joints, reducing the risk of strains.

It’s important to note that while plyometrics offer numerous benefits, they should be incorporated carefully and with proper technique to prevent injuries.

Goal: Improve athletic explosiveness and reactive strength. 

Focus on technique.