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 ...

Let's be honest: getting started in the world of fitness is not easy if we were never the typical children who spent their ...

If you've ever seen people at the gym or the park jumping, hopping or hurling weighted balls to the ground, chances are they were doing plyometric exercises. Examples include: There are many more ...

I was inspired to work with strength coach Samantha Rothberg, CSCS, after interviewing her for a Runner’s World story on advanced strength workouts for runners to do in the offseason. Her approach to ...

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.

When chasing after my toddler in the park, I find myself bobbing, weaving and jumping haphazardly through the grass, up on curbs and around trees. Little does she know, her sudden change-ups and ...

To perform box jumps safely and effectively, start with proper technique. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart a few feet away from the box. Bend your knees slightly as you swing your arms back for ...

From its humble beginnings in Eastern European track and field programs to its current status as a cornerstone of athletic training, plyometric exercise has transformed how we approach power ...

Exercising three times per week over the course of a four-year college career accumulates to 624 workouts by graduation day. That's a lot of opportunity for variety, but imagine if each workout was ...

We are all creatures of habit, tending to follow whatever routine seems the most doable. We forget that this scenario also applies to exercise, which can leave the body out of balance.