Research
Metabolic adaptation
The plyometric training group showed a significant reduction in oxygen consumption (VO2) at 18 km.h-1 compared to the control group.
Plyometric training may lead to lower oxygen costs during high-speed running.
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VO2 was significantly lower (4.1%, p = 0.02) at 18 km.h-1 in the plyometric training group compared with the control group.
Why this rating
Statistical significance is reported for the VO2 reduction.
Source
Nine Weeks of Plyometric Training Improves Running Economy in Highly Trained Distance Runners
Philo U. Saunders et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2004
rct · n=13Cited 4×
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