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I like to incorporate plyometrics into my weekly workout routine at least once or twice per week.  Plyometrics, a.k.a. "plyos", is a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improving performance in sports.  Plyometrics are great for athletes, and for advanced exercisers looking for a challenging workout that will sculpt an athletic, toned, lean physique.
This exercise is not for the lazy or under-fed person. You must eat well to have ample energy for plyos.

Here is the plyometric workout that I just did this morning... It will have you sweating your ass off! Your legs will be dead when you're done... that is, if you can get through it...

I also included core work.

You will need open space to do this workout.

PLYOMETRIC / CORE WORKOUT

Warm-up:

5 minutes of any of these: walking, jogging, jump rope, stairs, rollerblades, bike, elliptical.

Lunge Jumps 3 x 20

Frog Jumps 3 x 15

Skips for Height 3 x 45 seconds

High Knees 3 x 45 seconds

Box Jumps 3 x 15

Lateral Hops 3 x 10 each direction

Tuck Jumps 3 x 10

Side Skaters 3 x 30

Jump Rope: 2 x 3 minutes

CORE:

Plank with your feet on a bench and your forearms on a stability ball. 3 x 45 seconds to 1 minute

Side Plank on ground 3 x hold for 1 minute

Medicine Ball Toss (from overhead) 3 x 15

DONE!

I finished off with 5 more minutes of fast running.

I hope you enjoy this fun plyometric workout!

Repeat this once or twice per week for outstanding results!

Remember to eat fat-burning foods and stay focused. Discipline is key!

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