Hop On The Poddy HOTP #43 - Light and Medium Tier plyometrics and the stiffness discussion
Feb 7, 2025
Discover the importance of light and medium tier plyometrics in dynamic training! Explore how these exercises can lead to significant structural and neurological adaptations. Learn about the impact of footwear on athletic performance, especially in growing children. The conversation also touches on effective coaching strategies and personal experiences. Plus, get the scoop on an upcoming seminar and a dynamic movement training program that promises to elevate your fitness game!
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Light Tier Plyometrics
- Focus on low intensity and amplitude for light tier plyometrics, around 50-60% of maximal intensity.
- Prioritize fast contact times under 0.2 seconds, especially when focusing on landing.
CNS Benefits of Light Tier
- Light tier plyometrics primarily benefit the central nervous system, improving motor learning and skill acquisition.
- This includes learning movement patterns, timing muscle activation, and developing anticipative landing stiffness.
Structural Change in Light Tier
- Matt McInnes-Watson doubts significant structural changes occur in tendons with light tier plyometrics.
- He believes it primarily affects muscular extensibility, not tendon stiffness.