Plyometric and Jump Training for Athletes with Tommy Gingras, BSc, MCoach, CSCS

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In this podcast, Siobhan Milner chats to Tommy Gingras about jump training and plyometric training for athletes. They clarify the difference between the two- because they are different! Tommy also talks about assessing athletes’ jumping styles, and how that may influence how we train. He advocates for a balanced approach to strength and power training, emphasizing the need to build a strong foundation before focusing on explosive capabilities. Tommy and Siobhan also touch on how training can change as the competitive season unfolds, and how training strategies should adapt to athletes’ experiences and demands. Tommy highlights that even athletes in non-jumping sports can enhance their performance through plyometric training, and gives some tips for how to incorporate plyometric and jump training into an athlete’s schedule.