By Sarah Knott Cincinnati.
Some plyometric moves look silly - bunny hopping, skipping, walking on tiptoes.
Yet these exercises can increase agility, vertical jump and power. Even for older folks. Plyometric training utilizes simple activities with body weight, like reaching for a basketball hoop, jumping over boxes, pushups with claps and wind sprints, to train and enhance reaction time. He added that plyometrics, if done correctly, are a source for strength and conditioning and can help prevent injuries. It shouldn't replace cardiovascular and weight training, though, but can compliment a routine.