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Old 08-01-2007, 12:32 AM   #1
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Best way to improve your reflexes?

Hi, I was wondering if there was any way I could train myself to improve my reflexes. I heard somewhere that running in the woods is a good way to improve them. I don't have a forest around my home to run in. My reflexes are really slow as of now, I was wondering what kind of exercises and training I could do to improve my reflexes. Thanks.

 
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Re: Best way to improve your reflexes?

"Reflexes" in what specific way? If you mean "agility" plyometric training can help tremendously. No forest needed. Some cursory research into plyos should get you some good sample workouts, if that's what you're looking for.
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Re: Best way to improve your reflexes?

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"Reflexes" in what specific way? If you mean "agility" plyometric training can help tremendously. No forest needed. Some cursory research into plyos should get you some good sample workouts, if that's what you're looking for.
When I say reflexes I mean reaction time. Agility sounds nice too. Never heard of plyometric training before. What is that?

 
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Re: Best way to improve your reflexes?

It's a training method which usually needs no equipment where you train for increased speed and agility, generally used for sports training. Think of drills where you see athletes running and bounding back and forth. It's functional training for the movements used in athletics, but can be used for general agility as well. There are a few really good, detailed books out there if you're interested in reading up on it some more.
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It's a training method which usually needs no equipment where you train for increased speed and agility, generally used for sports training. Think of drills where you see athletes running and bounding back and forth. It's functional training for the movements used in athletics, but can be used for general agility as well. There are a few really good, detailed books out there if you're interested in reading up on it some more.
I know you can't recommend me to any sites. But can you recommend me any good books for that ? Do you also know any good books for reaction time reflexes?

 
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