{"id":17645,"date":"2019-03-26T08:56:10","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T15:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.triathloncanada.com\/?p=17645"},"modified":"2019-03-26T08:57:30","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T15:57:30","slug":"les-athletes-dendurance-doivent-ils-sentrainer-en-plyometrie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.triathloncanada.com\/fr\/les-athletes-dendurance-doivent-ils-sentrainer-en-plyometrie\/","title":{"rendered":"Les athl\u00e8tes d\u2019endurance doivent-ils s\u2019entra\u00eener en plyom\u00e9trie?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We all know plyometrics are good for increasing explosive power. But can \u201cjump training\u201d help endurance athletes as well?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Plyometric exercises are typically used by sprinters and power athletes to develop their\u00a0fast twitch muscle fibers<\/a>\u00a0and improve their speed and agility. The question is\u2014can plyometric training improve the performance of athletes in triathlon or other endurance sports?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s first define plyometrics: Plyometrics are exercises that enable a muscle to reach maximal force in the shortest amount of time. Most people think of\u00a0plyometrics as \u2018jump training\u2019<\/a>, because common exercises include jumps, hops, and bounds, all with the intent of minimizing the time spent on the ground. However there\u2019s also a stability component, as well as a strength-building component that help you decelerate to land softly, and ultimately have better control of your body. Therefore the answer is yes, plyometric training offers many core benefits for triathletes and endurance athletes, including:<\/p>\n