it improves your speed but its main focus is to improve your vertical jump.
Originally developed for the Olympics, plyometric is known as jump training. It is designed to increase muscular power and explosiveness. It has become a popular workout routine for people of all ages.
NO, plyometrics is "jump training" which is jumping the whole time. Plyometrics relates to any activity that requires speed and strength, as it improves your ability to run faster, jump higher, and move in multidirectional sports.
Do plyometric. It is also known as jump training and probably the best workout I have ever done for my legs and it burns up to 1000 calories easily. It beats any other workout.
There are not necessarily any "disadvantages" to training with plyometrics - meaning it will not make you weaker or lessen performance in other areas.However, there are "opportunity costs" to any training method. What I mean is that if you choose to focus on plyometrics you may not be able to focus as much on strength or weight training. Properly phasing strength and plyometrics training will help you yield the greatest benefit from both.For a full discussion see here:http://freeverticaljumptraining.com/vertical_jump_exercises/what-is-the-best-vertical-jump-training-exercise/
u don't "train" to slam dunk, you jump up w/ the ball and slam it through the rim.
There are many exercises you can do such as squats, bulgarian squats, and others. You can also buy one of the various jump training programs such as verticaljumpzone, jumpsoles, etc.
For long jump, you would need to use equipment such as running shoes with good grip, comfortable athletic clothing, a takeoff board for jumping, measuring tape, and a sand pit for landing. Optional equipment could include a stop watch for timing runs and jumps, as well as training aids such as plyometric boxes for strength and speed training.
Lunges and Jump Squats are also some more anaerobic exercises.
to perform a reverse hyrule jump, just do a hyrule jump in reverse: start at the bottom platform and jump to the top around the right side.
I use to "try" and train with him in college. I can 100% say that I've never met anyone with endurance like him. He use to run up mountains next to our college in the middle of the night and then do a series of plyometric exercises, push-ups and sit ups. I swear the kid never slept, but he was/is an amazing athlete.
The best way to burn fat is to start with an hour of cardio exercises daily. These exercises include walking, running, biking, jump roping, skiing, dancing and basically anything that gets your heart rate going for at least 50 minutes.