P90X: Plyometrics Explained

Plyometrics is a great way to gain power and strength as you burn fat and calories. Tony Horton's P90X is an example of what plyometrics is all about.

Plyometrics, also known as jump training is an intense workout that is designed to dramatically improve your athletic performance. Not everyone understands what exactly plyometrics is and why it is so beneficial to you. There are several reasons why you may want to incorporate this

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type of workout into your routine, but first you have to learn exactly what plyometrics is.

Plyometric exercises involves stretching a muscle right before it is contracted all in one exercise. Most plyometric exercises involve jumps, hops, and bounding of some sort. An example of one of these exercises, is one of the moves that Tony Horton uses in P90X called side to side hops. This involves hopping side to side over a cord in the middle with your ankles together.

So, why are plyometric exercises so beneficial? These types of exercises are one of the best ways to improve power, speed, and cardiovascular endurance. If you play a competitive sport,

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plyometrics is one of the best ways to improve your power , coordination and your overall game. It can give you the speed you want along with the strength to dominate the court, ring, or field. Other people practice plyometric exercises simply because they give you an amazing cardiovascular workout that pushes you to your limits.

The key to plyometric exercises like P90X is to do them properly. If you are not practicing good form during the exercise it is possible to injure yourself. Also, when you don't practice good form you are not benefiting you body at all, as you are just putting yourself in danger to break a leg or pull an Achilles tendon. This is why it is important that you learn from a certified fitness instructor such as Tony Horton through his P90X series or you go see a personal trainer who specializes in plyometrics. You want to make sure that you are always being careful and taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself from injury.

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A lot of professional and collegiate athletes like to add plyometric exercises into their workout routine to help them gain power and speed. Plyometrics is not just for professional athletes though. This type of workout is a great cardiovascular workout for your heart. You can burn a huge amount of calories during a half hour session of plyometrics, and best of all you gaining strength while burning fat. While plyometric exercises may not be for beginners to the fitness world, all kinds of people can benefit from them. If you are just beginning to exercise, you want to consider doing regular strength training exercises and then gradually adding in a few minutes of plyometrics as you get more into shape.

With the release of P90X and it's plyometrics routine, the exercises are gaining more popularity as a way to burn fat while gaining power and strength. It is important to remember, though, that if you are going to be adding plyometric exercises into your workout routine, that you be sure that you practice safety at all times and invest in an instructor that can teach you properly.

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