The Movement System Podcast The Physiology of Plyometric Training
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Sep 10, 2025 Delve into the fascinating world of plyometric training and its physiological impacts. Discover how muscles, tendons, and bones adapt to specific stimuli. Learn about the intricate biochemical processes that fuel these adaptations. The discussion highlights the crucial role of the nervous system in optimizing performance through proper stimulus and recovery strategies. Uncover how plyometrics can enhance athletic capabilities seamlessly!
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Tendons Adapt Slower Than Muscle
- Tendons adapt much slower than muscle because they are mostly type I collagen and remodel over weeks to months.
- Avoid outpacing tendon adaptation when programming rapid muscle-strength gains to reduce injury risk.
Fast Athletes Need Tendon Conditioning
- Monitor athletes who repeatedly pull hamstrings; high elastic force and RFD can predispose to strains.
- Balance speed and tendon conditioning to reduce recurrence in fast, elastic athletes.
Plyometrics Increase Tendon Stiffness
- Plyometric training increases tendon stiffness which improves force transmission and elastic energy return.
- Stiffer tendons reduce electromechanical delay and enhance load tolerance in high-level sprinters.
