Tag Archives: plyometric training
Improving Running Economy
Running 
is a very popular and effective method to increase endurance and improve health. An increasing number of people participate in large running events such as a Marathon, Half-Marathon or other distances. Aside from oxygen uptake (VO2max) running economy is one of the most important variables that influences how well you perform at running events. This article will tell you why and how you should be improving your running economy.
Kettlebell training effects on strength and power
(02-15-2013) Kettlebells are popular
training aids in strength and endurance training or used to improve sports performance in competing athletes. Few studies have been performed to kettlebell training up until now. Scientists of the Long Island University in New York were interested in the transferring effects of kettlebell training on strength and power in weightlifting exercises and set up the following study.
Tabata training using kettlebell swings vs strength training
(08-17-2014) Interval training is increasing in 
popularity because it is an effective method to lose weight, lose fat and improve endurance. There are several different methods, but the best known is probably the method of researcher Izumi Tabata. His world famous study investigated the effects of his Tabata interval protocol and had major implications for the world of fitness because of the great results achieved in a relatively short amount of time. Tabata interval training is not only applicable to running and cycling, but to almost any intensive training form. Because kettlebell training is becoming increasingly popular, scientists from the United States compared a traditional strength protocol with a Tabata interval training using the kettlebell swing.
Plyometrics
Plyometrics or plyometric training is a form of exercise which requires the muscles to contract quickly and deliver as much force (and therefore power) as possible. Plyometrics can be very useful to improve muscle contraction speed and the ability to generate power, which is useful in activitiets in which for example jumping or other explosive movements are important.