plyometrics
Americannoun
plural noun
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Etymology
Origin of plyometrics
C20: from Greek plio more + metric
Example Sentences
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“But if you really want to prevent yourself from falling and breaking a bone — and dynapenia — do plyometrics so you don’t lose muscle power and bone mass.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
To strengthen these areas, try weight lifting, yoga, calisthenics or plyometrics at least two days per week.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2022
“Those types of plyometrics and resisted drills is what he really responds to,” Bommarito said.
From Washington Post ● May 2, 2022
He’d been hitting in the cages daily and also increasing his workloads in the gym to more strenuous forms of plyometrics and lifting.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 13, 2021
And it was all measurable: Going to the gym six days a week to lift, sprint, or do plyometrics translated to a healthier lifestyle, one I could glimpse through my numbers.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2020
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