Episode 37: Plyometrics—Get More Bang for your Bones

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Welcome to Episode 37 of the Movement Logic podcast! In this episode, Laurel and Sarah talk about the connection between plyometrics, impact training, and bone building.

You will learn:

• The difference between plyometrics and impact training.
• What we need to consider if we are using plyometrics and/or impact training to increase bone density.
• What the stretch-shortening cycle is and why it is important for plyometric exercise.
• The phases of the stretch-shortening cycle, and why the amortization phase must be short for an exercise to be plyometric.
• The differences and similarities between ballistic exercises and plyometric exercises (according to scientific and non-scientific sources).
• The mechanical and neurophysiological components of the stretch-shortening cycle.
• Exercises that utilize the stretch-shortening cycle and whether or not they are conducive to bone-building.
• Exercises that are not plyometric, but still build bone density.
• How to modulate intensity in plyometric exercise.
• What the appropriate volume is for plyometric exercise for beginners.

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