Definition of plyometrics in English:

plyometrics

plural noun ˌplʌɪə(ʊ)ˈmɛtrɪks

treated as singular A form of exercise that involves rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of the muscles, designed to increase strength.
体力增强训练（一种快速重复伸展和收缩肌肉以增强力量的运动方式）
Example sentencesExamples
- He also incorporates plyometrics into his routine.
- That critical combination of strength and speed can be harnessed with plyometrics, a training method that uses stretching and strengthening to ensure muscles perform with maximum force.
- However, he cautions that only fit people who exercise regularly should try plyometrics.
- In the gym I tend to do a lot of plyometrics and explosive work because a lot of fencing is about footwork and changing the rhythm.
- Before you begin plyometrics, warm up for 5 minutes and then stretch.
- What he's done is mix and match an unusual assortment of resistance-training exercises, plyometrics and cardio work into a sophisticated fat-burning-circuit approach that takes less than an hour to complete.
- I do a lot of sprinting, a lot of plyometrics, and I introduce a lot of different exercises and techniques.
- For instance, I'd normally do this workout two months before competition because the plyometrics help increase speed, agility and explosive strength needed for a show.
- For example, we do plyometrics on Wednesdays in the East gym, so the jumpers tend to come join us.
- My workout may change from week to week, but it always has the same focus - lots of lifting and plyometrics, a lot of ab work and strengthening of ‘core’ muscles.
- I also add plyometrics, which really helps me keep strong-it is easiest to perform on a track or grassy area.
- In other words, incorporating plyometrics into your workout will condition you for the dynamic demands of your sport, the kind that ordinary training can't prepare you for.
- To increase muscle power, consider adding plyometrics and fast, explosive lifts to your routine.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday were my workout days, consisting of one hour of high-intensity weight training and plyometrics, followed by a half-hour of ab training.
- The problem is that plyometrics often cause excessive muscle soreness and can lead to serious joint injuries.
- If you are squatting regularly to strengthen and shape your leg muscles, try adding some plyometrics (using explosive movements like bounding, hopping and jumping).
- I didn't do things like plyometrics and aerobics.
- Although there's a time and place for high speed, such as plyometrics or sport-specific training, in general you should move the weight slowly and deliberately in a controlled manner.
- Me and my dad and my buddy Phil all work out together, doing plyometrics, running, weights, stuff like that, just staying in shape.
- The focus of plyometrics is on power, not muscle growth.

Derivatives

plyometric

adjective

You can also add plyometric training to your workout.
Example sentencesExamples
- Before any plyometric drill is started, it is important for the athlete to already be warmed up and not suffering from any leg or knee injury.
- We used a lot of light weights and plyometric training.
- For this workout, you'll perform a different combination of plyometric exercises and variations on Olympic lifts.
- Even if you don't play any sport at all, plyometric training can benefit your daily life, making physically demanding tasks much more manageable.

Origin

1970s: from Greek plio 'more' + metric¹.

单词	plyometrics
释义	Definition of plyometrics in English: plyometrics plural noun ˌplʌɪə(ʊ)ˈmɛtrɪks treated as singular A form of exercise that involves rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of the muscles, designed to increase strength. 体力增强训练（一种快速重复伸展和收缩肌肉以增强力量的运动方式） Example sentencesExamples He also incorporates plyometrics into his routine. That critical combination of strength and speed can be harnessed with plyometrics, a training method that uses stretching and strengthening to ensure muscles perform with maximum force. However, he cautions that only fit people who exercise regularly should try plyometrics. In the gym I tend to do a lot of plyometrics and explosive work because a lot of fencing is about footwork and changing the rhythm. Before you begin plyometrics, warm up for 5 minutes and then stretch. What he's done is mix and match an unusual assortment of resistance-training exercises, plyometrics and cardio work into a sophisticated fat-burning-circuit approach that takes less than an hour to complete. I do a lot of sprinting, a lot of plyometrics, and I introduce a lot of different exercises and techniques. For instance, I'd normally do this workout two months before competition because the plyometrics help increase speed, agility and explosive strength needed for a show. For example, we do plyometrics on Wednesdays in the East gym, so the jumpers tend to come join us. My workout may change from week to week, but it always has the same focus - lots of lifting and plyometrics, a lot of ab work and strengthening of ‘core’ muscles. I also add plyometrics, which really helps me keep strong-it is easiest to perform on a track or grassy area. In other words, incorporating plyometrics into your workout will condition you for the dynamic demands of your sport, the kind that ordinary training can't prepare you for. To increase muscle power, consider adding plyometrics and fast, explosive lifts to your routine. Monday, Wednesday and Friday were my workout days, consisting of one hour of high-intensity weight training and plyometrics, followed by a half-hour of ab training. The problem is that plyometrics often cause excessive muscle soreness and can lead to serious joint injuries. If you are squatting regularly to strengthen and shape your leg muscles, try adding some plyometrics (using explosive movements like bounding, hopping and jumping). I didn't do things like plyometrics and aerobics. Although there's a time and place for high speed, such as plyometrics or sport-specific training, in general you should move the weight slowly and deliberately in a controlled manner. Me and my dad and my buddy Phil all work out together, doing plyometrics, running, weights, stuff like that, just staying in shape. The focus of plyometrics is on power, not muscle growth. Derivatives plyometric adjective You can also add plyometric training to your workout. Example sentencesExamples Before any plyometric drill is started, it is important for the athlete to already be warmed up and not suffering from any leg or knee injury. We used a lot of light weights and plyometric training. For this workout, you'll perform a different combination of plyometric exercises and variations on Olympic lifts. Even if you don't play any sport at all, plyometric training can benefit your daily life, making physically demanding tasks much more manageable. Origin 1970s: from Greek plio 'more' + metric¹.
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