If you have a teenager who plays sports or wants to get faster and more agile, the right kind of training matters. New data from 63 different studies shows that plyometric training—which involves explosive movements like jumping—can significantly boost performance in young athletes.
Researchers looked at adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19. They found that these specific exercises led to clear improvements in three key areas: jumping, sprinting, and agility. These results were consistent across the data, showing that plyometric movements help kids move more powerfully and quickly.
While the findings are promising, there is some variety in how different studies were conducted. Some smaller groups of studies focused on specific genders or sports had less certain results because the sample sizes were small. However, the overall evidence suggests that staying consistent with these movements for at least 10 weeks can help teenagers reach their physical goals.
