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 ...

When you look at a plyo box, what exercise do you think of? Odds are, you envision box jumps. Photo credit: Men's Health And maybe step ups. But let’s be honest: Nobody wants a bulky piece of ...

Most fitness gurus recommend including both isolation and compound movements in your workout routine to get the best of both worlds. Isolation exercises like the classic bicep curl zone in on one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." READY TO GET some air? If you haven't incorporated plyometric jumps into your routine yet, you're missing ...

Incorporating just a few simple moves before your next speed or hill workout can yield sizable results. You’re religious about interval days, you regularly hit the weight room, and your recovery game ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Ever feel a little intimidated trying out plyometric moves like the jump squat or burpee? Well, there are many ways to work them into an exercise routine doable for all fitness ...

Other than burpees, box jumps are probably ~the~ most well-known (and most intimidating!) plyometric exercise you can do. If they give you nightmares of scraped shins, I hear you—but I also guarantee ...

The explosive exercises, often used by athletes to boost power and performance, can be incredibly beneficial not just for the ...

If you’re in your late 40’s like me, or older, you may find yourself moving with less agility and power and mostly in a forward straight line. Incorporating some plyometrics into your weekly routine ...

Who knew all that training like a kid would come in handy for your fitness? The scientific-sounding but refreshingly straightforward plyometrics, or jump training, is used by elite athletes to boost ...