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plyometric

plyometric

1 7.4
Of exercises that use quick jumping movements to make muscles stronger
  • adjective
  • /ˌplaɪəˈmɛtrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pliométrico
  • Many athletes include plyometric training in their routines to improve their explosive strength.
  • plyometric training
  • plyometric program
  • plyometric exercise

Examples

  • Although more evidence is required, it appears that plyometric training may help to enhance functional abilities in school-age youth.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of plyometric training on the fitness performance of elementary school physical education students.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The plyometric training program used in this study was specifically designed for elementary school children.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Subjects performed only one set of each exercise because the focus of the plyometric training program was on proper technique performance.

    Academic text (2009)
  • A physical education teacher discussed and demonstrated proper plyometric training procedures each class.

    Academic text (2009)
  • So I think I did ten of these and then I superset this with some plyometric jump squats.

  • More recent observations suggest that children and adolescents may also benefit from plyometric training, provided that age-appropriate training guidelines are followed.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a school-based plyometric training program (i.e., Plyo Play) on children's fitness performance.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Marked evidence indicates that regular participation in a plyometric training program can improve measures of muscular power in adults (Chu, 1992; Hoffman, 2002).

    Academic text (2009)
  • While aerobic games and activities are often part of the obligatory physical education curriculum, our novel findings indicate that progressive plyometric training, as performed in this study, can enhance muscular fitness and cardiovascular endurance in elementary school children.

    Academic text (2009)

How Explosive

explosive
60 4.4
plyometric
  • Specialized
1 7.4
ballistic
  • Informal
30 6.5

Surface Forms

plyometric positive

Morphology

plyometric = metric (opaque) = plyo + metric

The term 'plyometric' is derived from 'plyo-' and 'metric', but the specific meaning related to exercises is not transparent from the components.

Etymology

Plyometric comes from Greek parts plyo- meaning 'more' and -metric meaning 'measure'. So, plyometric describes short, explosive exercises that aim to give the muscles 'more' power quickly.