plyometrics

Definition of plyometricsnext

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Noun
  • Others have worn them directly into water for pool aerobics, creek wading, and more.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Gilad Janklowicz, a fitness instructor whose signature syndicated TV program Bodies In Motion brought daily exercise routines to viewers newly dazzled by the exercise and aerobics movement of the 1980s and ’90s, died Tuesday, June 9.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • This time around, Andrade represented the Brazilian gymnastics team at the 2026 Pan American Championships, marking the start of her Olympic comeback in her home country.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • The basketball player had been with two friends at a gymnastics event at the Nashville fairgrounds before getting onto the interstate in Bell's white Nissan Sentra to return to campus.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The couple's Jeep Compass was still running and the fan was on high, however, the air conditioning wasn't working, according to authorities.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
  • In turn, sleep quality, which physical conditioning directly supports, governs how effectively a leader's prefrontal cortex manages complex trade-offs and scenarios under pressure.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Parmida is also an ambassador for bodybuilding apparel brand Darc Sport, per her Instagram.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • The recent obsession with protein isn’t fueled by bodybuilding or even a diet fad, but rather by the increasing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which can suppress appetite and require users to pivot to nutrient-dense foods, such as those high in protein, to avoid muscle loss.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Instead, use safe body mechanics, which can mean squatting to pick up a weight rather than bending over.
    Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Sasaki said through an interpreter after he was lifted from the game that something felt off about his upper-body mechanics.
    Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ouchi recommends constant physical strengthening, specifically weight lifting.
    Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Mounting research shows weight lifting may help some trauma survivors reconnect with their bodies in healthy ways.
    Windsor Johnston, NPR, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Droves of shoppers are also going after these mid-rise Skechers pants that are primed for workouts and lounge sessions, as well as these Gloria Vanderbilt straight-leg jeans that my petite mom has worn for more than 15 years.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Scott recommends adding a 20-minute explosive-power session to your weekly workout routine, which could include exercises like squat jumps and jumping jacks.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Over the next year, expect to see a few more invasive BCI companies launch similar clinical trials with the goal of translating mental activity into spoken words.
    Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
  • Several of the deaths were attributed to a variety of human activities, such as boat strikes.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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“Plyometrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plyometrics. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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