If you’re looking to up the intensity of your workouts and burn some serious calories, then it may be time to incorporate some plyometric exercises into your training. “Plyometric exercises involve ...

Plyometric training is a great way for athletes to build explosive power. Performing plyometrics one to three times a week can increase your vertical jump, speed and strength. The gains athletes make ...

Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and improved coordination, for example. Box jumps are particularly effective for ...

Plyometrics are an effective way to improve power, balance and coordination. Here’s where to start. Plyometrics are an effective way to improve power, balance and coordination. Here’s where to start.

Kyle Norman, MS, is a Denver, Colorado-based personal trainer, strength coach and running coach with 20 years of experience. He specializes in helping people move well, get strong and get out of pain.

If you're one of those athletes who doesn't react well to high running mileage, researchers in Japan have a possible solution. In their study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, ...

Build strength, boost coordination, and support longevity with these trainer-recommended low-impact jump exercises.

Mandy Hagstrom is affiliated with Sports Oracle, a company that delivers the IOC diploma in Strength and Conditioning. Justin Keogh does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from ...

Numerous studies have been published about the benefits of plyometrics for runners. One 2024 study found that a 10-week plyometric programme improved running economy (how efficiently you use oxygen to ...

If you’ve either never worked out before or you’re trying to get back into fitness for the sake of your health, look no further – a certified fitness trainer has hand-crafted a five-minute workout ...

New research says doing short bouts of plyometric exercises, like hops, can help improve running economy. Researchers also say runners can safely practice five minutes of plyometrics each day without ...