Weight Training and Plyometric Training
Weight training involves using resistance - whether that's free weights, machines, resistance bands, or even your own body weight. It's anaerobic training that's absolutely essential for building strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and power.
You can perform weight training at moderate to high intensity, always structured around sets and reps. This makes it perfect for weightlifters, rugby players, and gymnasts who need serious strength and power. The beauty is that you can progressively overload your muscles by gradually increasing the weight or reps.
Plyometric training is all about explosive, rebound movements where your muscles stretch before they contract. Think jumping exercises, bounding, and quick direction changes. Your muscles actually lengthen before they shorten, creating that explosive power.
Remember: Plyometrics are high-intensity with rest periods between exercises - your muscles need time to recover between explosive efforts.
This anaerobic training develops power, speed, strength, muscular endurance, and balance simultaneously. It's absolutely perfect for basketball players, badminton players, rugby players, and gymnasts who need to jump, bound, and change direction quickly during their sports.