FAQ's
1. What are Plyometrics?
(Latin origin means "measurable increases") Plyometrics is a series of hops, skips, jumps and foot movements that originated in Europe (Russia). I have personally trained over 15,000 athletes the past five years and I guarantee you as a parent nothing your son or daughter ever does as an athlete will improve their foot speed, quickness, explosiveness and vertical jump like plyometrics. –Mike Rangel
2. What are the age limits for plyometrics?
Ages 8-60. Plyometrics under qualified teachers is highly recommended for athletics beginning at age 8.
3. How long should my son or daughter do plyometrics?
Plyometrics should become a year round training support system.
4. How often should my son or daughter do plyometrics?
Off season 2 -3 times per week. Pre-season 2 times per week. In season 1 time per week. Please note all athletes need 48 hours rest in between each plyo workout.
5. Can an athlete plyo and then go to practice or practice and then plyo? Absolutely. In fact many of players have commented that their best practices are after they plyo first.
6. Can plyometrics help prevent injuries?
Over the past 12 years PlyoCity has trained sons and daughters of 12 orthopedic surgeons. Every single doctor has said that the mat drills PlyoCity does has a tremendous impact on developing strength in the knee joint and thus helps prevent knee injuries (ACL, MCL, etc).
7. Can parents do plyometrics?
Yes, we are proud to say we currently train parents who are in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s that like the intensity of the program.
8. What do I wear to do plyometrics?
Shorts, T-Shirts and Sport Shoes (Basketball, Volleyball etc.)
9. What if my son or daughter gets sick or misses a session of training?
Missing one or more sessions can effect when the athlete moves up in levels. The athlete should inform the instructor before the training session begins on how many session they have missed.
10. Will the program advance as my son/daughter goes along and gets stronger?
Yes. The program is designed with multiple levels. As they grow stronger and comfortable with the program, they will move up in intensity approximately every 4-6 workouts.
