Matt McInnes Watson (Plus Plyos): The tier system of plyometrics.

Matt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and specialist in track and field, speed, power and plyometrics. Matt is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs and education. He is studying for a PhD in Plyometrics whilst teaching in the United Arab Emirates and coaching athletes from the U.K. and U.S.  In this episode Matt discusses:  His initial interest in plyometrics coming through basketball and athletics. The influence of a significant mentor in his coaching methodology. Some of the misleading research on plyometrics. A solid definition to decide if an activity is plyometric or not. Some of the volumes and doses required to elicit a training response. His tier system of categorising plyometric exercises.  Some unique metrics he and a colleague have calculated. You can follow Matt's work via his Instagram account: @plusplyos and via the website: www.plusplyos.com . To learn more about the LTAD Network check out www.ltadnetwork.com or follow on Instagram: @ltadnetwork or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltadnetwork . You can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our www.athleticevolution.co.uk , Instagram: @athleticevouk and Twitter: @athleticevouk .