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 ...

Three words: prisoner box jumps. You don’t need weights, just your body weight and a box or bench. If you have limited ...

At first glance, springing onto a high box might not feel particularly relevant to running a long way on level group. But box jumps are a fantastic exercise for longer-distance running too. A ...

When it comes to getting faster, most runners think of hill sprints, intervals, or logging more miles. But there’s one move that rarely gets a mention, and it doesn’t require lacing up your running ...

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 ...

Temptation is a powerful thing. Tell athletes to be careful doing Box Jumps and they'll attempt kangaroo-like leaps to imitate the 50-inch jumping sensations they found on YouTube. Box Jumps have ...

Workouts that improve your jump are great for stability, strength, and cardio, personal trainer Chrissy Signore said. To jump higher, you need to first build a strong lower body, she said. Signore ...