Powerful legs can come in handy at a number of typical emergency scenes. Everything from climbing stairs to lifting a heavy patient to breaching a ceiling becomes a bit easier when you have the ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Firefighters are human all-terrain vehicles. Think about it: We’re expected to perform in every type of weather, temperature and terrain. And when we work in these varied environments, we’re more than ...

Although the Rogue Foam Plyo Boxes come at a higher price point, starting at a whopping $190 for the smallest, 6" option, their stackable feature adds a ton of value and versatility to your plyometric ...

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 ...

Which plyo box is best? Plyo boxes are an excellent option for training, whether you’re an MMA fighter, a crossfitter or a competitive athlete, and can help increase your endurance and speed and ...

We all have heard numerous times over that if we want to get better in our riding, we need to do plyometric training. Let’s take a look at an appropriate progression you can use over the next 3 months ...