Which of the following is the most appropriate rest period between sets during plyometric training for a client looking to improve power?
a. 10 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 60 seconds
d. 5 minutes
e. 8 minutes
Answer: c. 60 seconds
60 seconds is correct because when performing plyometric training to improve speed and power, complete rest is desired. As the ATP-PC energy system was the dominant energy system, approximately 60-90 seconds would be an appropriate rest time between plyometric sets.
10 seconds is incorrect because this would not allow the ATP-PC energy system to recover.
30 seconds is incorrect because this length of time is too short to allow for recovery of the ATP-PC energy system.
5 minutes is incorrect because this length of time is much longer than what is needed for full recovery of short bursts of activity.
8 minutes is incorrect because this length of time is well beyond what is needed to recover the ATP-PC energy system.