#543: Surprising Insights from Research on Movement, Why Everyone Should Do Plyometrics and Ballistic Training 101 with Henry Abbott!

Henry Abbott is a former ESPN journalist, basketball expert and author of the new book, Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance.   Ballistic explores cutting-edge research into physiology and strength, pain and psychology, biomechanics and neuroplasticity, and presents an evidence-based case for intervening early to avoid injuries that contribute to our growing mobility crisis.    The book reveals a surprising takeaway: The explosive moves and ground impacts we often avoid in everyday workouts might provide the secret to an injury-free athletic life.   In this podcast, Henry is going to help us harness the science of ballistic movement to continue the athletic adventures that bring joy and allow us to perform at our best, regardless of age.    “The explosive moves and ground impacts we often avoid in everyday workouts might provide the secret to an injury-free athletic life.”    Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s show:  ·      Ballistic training can help prevent injuries by improving movement patterns. ·      Understanding the forces involved in landing is crucial for injury prevention. ·      Hip mobility is often overlooked but essential for athletic performance. ·      Plyometrics are a key component of training for resilience and injury prevention. ·      Fun and enjoyment in fitness can lead to better long-term adherence and performance. ·      Neuroplasticity allows for the retraining of movement patterns to enhance performance. ·      Injuries are not inevitable; proactive measures can minimise risk. ·      Relaxation is vital for optimal performance in athletic endeavors. ·      Regular maintenance of mobility and strength is necessary to prevent injuries. ·      Unlearning ineffective movement patterns is essential for improvement. Today’s podcast is sponsored by my Keane Edge Program:  https://briankeanefitness.com/the-keane-edge-program (Website) TrueHoop | Henry Abbott | Substack (Youtube) (76) TrueHoop TV - YouTube (Twitter) Henry Abbott (@TrueHoop) / X (Facebook) www.facebook.com/TrueHoopInc (Book) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ballistic-Science-Injury-Free-Athletic-Performance/dp/1324050136