A marathon PB is just a hop, skip and a jump away – here’s the science to explain why ...

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?

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 ...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KABC) -- Fitness trainers use plyometrics with athletes and regular gym goers, but experts say there is a strong indication that this reactive training is beneficial for seniors ...

Jump around. Jump around. Jump up, jump up, and get down! These are the lyrics to a classic 1990s anthem, yes — but they're also a pretty accurate description of what a plyometric workout is like.

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 require muscles to extend rapidly before they contract forcefully through movements, such as jumping and bounding. The stretch-shortening pattern ...

Plyometrics utilize the speed and force of quick, challenging movements to build muscle power. It comes as no surprise that plyometric boxes are a favorite piece of exercise equipment for ...