Plyometrics with Andy
During the summer months Andy Harrsion will hosting a few 8 week series of plyometrics training sessions . These will be based from the Seymour Centre and will take place in Regents Park or Hyde Park. Runners are encouraged to sign up for 8 weeks for a short session early on Friday evenings by emailing Andy. Plyometrics carry an enhanced risk of injury, so if you are prone to injury or have been racing for less than two years please seek advice from the coach first.
The sessions may seem easy at the time but should be respected! For a discussion of what plyometrics is, and how it can benefit you read this coaching article by Andy.
Details
Meet in the club room on Friday at 6:45pm changed and ready to go.
Club members only. You need your membership card to gain access to the Seymour centre and bags should be left in the club room, which will be locked during the session.
Places are limited to 18, open to all abilities, but please be prepared to acccept the coaches advice if the session is not suitable for you.
| Week | Session | Contacts |
| 1 |
First testing
Week one session
Straight leg jumps 10 |
58 |
| 2 |
2 sets of each exercise:
Straight leg jumps 10 |
108 |
| 3 |
2 sets of each exercise:
Straight leg hops forward 12 |
112 + 40 sec |
| 4 |
2 sets of each exercise:
Straight leg hops forwards 14 |
116 + 60 sec |
| 5 |
2 sets of each exercise:
Split squats switch 12 |
140 |
| 6 |
2 sets of each exercise:
Split squats switch 14 |
152 |
| 7 |
2 sets of each exercise:
Split squats forwards 10-12 |
108 + 80 sec |
| 8 | Repeat week 1 |
58 |