AFAA Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

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What is plyometric training designed to increase?

Muscle endurance primarily
Flexibility in major muscle groups
Muscle fiber recruitment using stretch reflex
Balance and coordination skills

The correct answer is: Muscle fiber recruitment using stretch reflex

Plyometric training is specifically designed to enhance muscle fiber recruitment through the stretch reflex mechanism. This type of training involves explosive movements that utilize the natural elasticity of the muscles and tendons, allowing them to generate force quickly. When a muscle is stretched (eccentric phase) and immediately followed by a shortening (concentric phase), it creates a powerful contraction, maximizing strength and speed. This is key for athletes who need to develop explosive power for their sports. The other options do not capture the primary goal of plyometric training. For instance, while muscle endurance relates to sustained activities and flexibility concerns the range of motion in joints and muscles, these are not the main focus of plyometrics. Balance and coordination can be side benefits of plyometric exercises, but they do not encapsulate the primary aim, which is to develop the rapid force generation and muscle activation that plyometrics are known for.