Posts Tagged ‘running economy exercises’
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Eccentric Training, Plyometrics, and Energy Cost of Running
by Carson Boddicker on Jul 30th, 2010
In a recent study in the JSCR: Effect of plyometric vs. dynamic weight training on the energy cost of running; researchers demonstrated that plyometrics had slightly superior effects on reductions in energy cost of running compared with dynamic weight training, leading them to render the conclusion that athletic development for the running athlete should emphasize plyometric activities. While I definitely agree with the thought process, my nex...Read More » Tags
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