Word of the Day: PLYOMETRICS
Intentionally explosive exertions
plyometrics (noun) - high-impact exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time; jump training (also plyos) [plahy-oh-me-triks]
BREAKDOWN: PLIO- (more) + METR- (measure) + -ICS (discipline)
See also: complement vs. compliment, isometrics, plethora
“Most people don’t think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine.” —Allyson Felix
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