plyometrics
plyometrics Lexical Profile
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• noun
A system of high-intensity physical training in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, using explosive movements such as jumping, hopping, and bounding to increase muscular power and speed.
"The basketball coach incorporated plyometrics into the team's preseason conditioning routine to improve their vertical leap."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the system or method of training as a whole, 'plyometrics' is treated as a singular uncountable noun (e.g., 'plyometrics is effective for sprinters'); when referring to individual jumping or bounding exercises, it is frequently used as a plural noun.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in 1975 by American track and field coach Fred Wilt from Ancient Greek 'pleiōn' (more) and 'metron' (measure), referring to the measurable increase in muscle length prior to a rapid contraction.