GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- It seems like new exercise trends pop up every day to help you lose weight.
Sometimes though, it helps to get back to the basics.
A training technique called plyometrics has been helping athletes train for years.
It involves stretching the muscles prior to contracting them, and is also known as jump training.
Plyometrics is not, however, for those who are in poor condition or have orthopedic limitations.
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