154. Plyometrics for Running Performance

154. Plyometrics for Running Performance

What is a plyometric? And where does it fit into your training as a runner?

In this ep Lydia covers;

• understanding the stretch-shortening-cycle
• physiological and neurophysiological adaptations
• benefits on rate of force production, vertical jump height and running economy
• bone density and tendon stiffness
• where to start in the gym; dosage, exercises and

REFERENCES:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4637913/

https://www.sportsmith.co/articles/developing-a-plyometric-training-progression-plan/

https://www.sportsmith.co/articles/implementing-the-plyometric-continuum-to-individualise-jump-and-land-training/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9832201/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9653533/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10862529/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329980428_Effects_of_plyometric_training_on_the_performance_of_5-km_road_runners