Can Plyometrics Help You Run Faster?
Episode description
If a 10-15 minute investment each week helped you run faster, would you do it? In this episode, we explore plyometrics for runners and how they can help you run faster with just a few minutes per week - when done correctly.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What are plyometric exercises?
- How runners can benefit from plyometrics
- How to incorporate plyometrics into your routine
- Who should NOT do plyometrics
- Sample plyometric exercises
- Common plyometric mistakes to avoid
References:
- PMID: 38165636
- PMID: 33956587
- PMID: 32163923
- Haff & Triplett, Essentials of Strength and Conditioning. Human Kinetics
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