Leg strength and endurance can be developed by performing squats leg curls and extensions using a variety of slow methodical lifts. Many of us have been doing these exercises for years. But the ...

Plyometric exercises require you to push yourself to your maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping, sprinting, lunging and hopping. They call on you to perform explosive ...

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 it comes to engaging, full-body workouts, few are more efficient or accessible than plyometrics. With these jump exercises, you can practice agility and build strength at the same time. Many of ...

If you are one of those who think that fitness is about lifting weight and running on the treadmill then you have not yet been exposed to the world of fitness in a true way. There are plenty of ...

You’re religious about intervals, you diligently do your strength training and your recovery game is on point – and yet, your running paces have still plateaued. What’s a speed-seeking runner to do?

Explosive jumping moves, a.k.a. plyometrics, burn calories to the tune of nine or more a minute—the equivalent of jogging. And they work to super-sculpt muscles too. You can reap even more body ...

Plyometric exercises can benefit all athletes, but how do you pick the best ones for you and what’s the science behind them? When an athlete lands from a jump and prepares to leap back upwards or ...