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By Paige Waehner, About.com

Updated July 16, 2009

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Below are some resources for finding plyometric videos and books.

Mindy Mylrea offers several advanced interval videos. Extreme Intervals includes a 50-minute workout that incorporates step aerobics, hi/lo aerobics and plyometric moves in an interval type of workout. The plyo moves require a lot of agility, speed and leg endurance so be prepared to rewind quite a bit to get the moves down. She also offers Interval Express and Awesome Intervals.

Cathe Friedrich's Interval Max and IMAX 2 are two workouts that include both step aerobics as well as plyometric intervals. Both workouts are about 40 minutes long and incorporate 10 cycles of: a short step aerobics routine--medium intensity, followed by about 1 minute of very high intensity plyometric intervals and ending with a recovery period. Both of these workouts are for advanced exercisers.

Advanced Cardio Blast Workout - This home cardio workout includes a variety of advanced, high-intensity moves that will get your heart rate up and help you build power and endurance.

Remember, plyometric training is an advanced activity and most of us don't need to do too much of it to reach our goals (once a week is enough). Easing in a few plyo exercises is a great way, however, to raise your heart rate quickly and to improve your stamina, strength and muscle endurance.

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