Why runners need to do plyometrics
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Maximising on the elastic potential of tendons is key to running success and Dr Richard Blagrove joins us to explain what plyometric exercises are, what they do to the body and why runners need to be doing them strengthen muscles and tendons. Extra bonus, plyometric exercises are super easy to do and don't take very long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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