Monday, November 8, 2010

Tara's Tips!

Plyometrics add Strength

Adding plyometrics to your workout is a great way to add strength and power. Plyometrics are exercises designed to produce fast, powerful movements. They are primarily meant to improve performance in athletes and add speed in sports. But aren’t we all athletes? We each can use a small change to our routine and add some power!! Try adding these following exercises to your workout.

Plyo Lunges

Stand with legs in lunge position, knees over ankles, abs tight. Jump in the air and switch feet. Continue for either 30 seconds or 10-15 reps.

Medicine Ball Pushups

Start with one hand on the floor in pushup position, the other on top of a medicine ball. Walk hands over the ball, switching position side to side after each pushup. Moving quickly, complete 10-15 pushups.

Box Jack

Start straddling an aerobic step or small bench. Jump up on top of the step in jumping jack form and back down to floor. Do the jumps with light feet and move quickly up and down. Continue for 30 seconds or 10-15 reps.

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