Try This 12-Minute Plyometrics Workout Routine

Don’t be intimidated by the name: Plyometrics is a fancy word for jump training. It’s one of the most intense workout styles, thanks to the explosive and demanding nature of jumping. If you’re ready to take your high-intensity interval training to another level, plyometrics is the workout for you.

This should go without saying, but if you are experiencing joint problems, you will want to opt for a more low-impact workout, like this strength-training workout that takes place entirely on the floor. If this sounds like you, don’t start a plyometrics routine without getting advice from your doctor or a trainer.

In this 12-minute plyometrics workout, certified trainer Holly Rilinger leads you through 30 seconds of plyos (explosive jump movement), followed by 30 seconds of core movement.

This high-intensity workout includes the following exercises:

• Line jumps

• Plank

• High skips

• Side plank

• Speed skaters

• Jump squats

• Slow bicycles

• Burpees

• Russian twists

• 180 jumps

For more plyometrics, try this 8-minute advanced plyometrics workout to increase speed and strength.

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Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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