Power Systems Jumping Into Plyometrics Book

by Power Systems

Product Description

Jumping Into Plyometrics by Donald Chu Ph.D at Power Systems, Inc.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• ASIN: 0880118466
• Item model number: 4993
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,067 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be an athlete to benefit., August 2, 2000

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Alexandra - See all my reviews

This review is from: Power Systems Jumping Into Plyometrics Book (Paperback)

While this book is geared towards helping athletes from any sport streamline their conditioning to gain more power through explosive movement training, it's also filled with great exercises that can be done by any advanced exerciser. A knowledgeable workout veteran can even tailor these moves to be for less advanced exercisers, and what better way to reach your next level of conditioning than with plyometrics? It's a form of training that has taken a lot of heat for being too risky or damaging to the body, but he presents such an incredible variety of moves you don't have to put stress on your body to get results. If you have problems with your knees, back, etc there are still plenty of great, challenging moves for you to use. The book also does a great job of teaching you about how muscles work and how plyometrics effect them so you understand why you're doing what you're doing. Since exercise is as much mental as physical, this will help you progress further and reach higher levels of fitness. A really great book for athletes, weekend warriors and exercisers who need a jump start in their routines.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We use Donald Chu's techniques every day., November 2, 2000

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Gary Anderson (volleyball-tips.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Power Systems Jumping Into Plyometrics Book (Paperback)

As a high school volleyball coach, I've found Donald Chu's book a terrific help in increasing our team's "credit card" jump reaches! Using Chu's techniques, we've noticed a great improvement in team performance and quickness, and I've been extremely pleased with the results.

If you're looking for a comprehensive book on plyometrics, check this one out. We use his system, and I can personally testify ... it works!

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Intro to the World of Plyometrics, August 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Power Systems Jumping Into Plyometrics Book (Paperback)

This book does an excellent job introducing the topic of plyometrics to the reader. It discusses the different types and categories of jumps as well as the varying intensities. It even gives sport specific plyos as well as sample programs. However, this is not the definitive book on plyometrics. I think of it as more as a good reference tool. I would really recommend "High-Powered Plyometrics" for even more in depth info on this wonderful method of training.