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 ...

Who knew all that training like a kid would come in handy for your fitness? The scientific-sounding but refreshingly straightforward plyometrics, or jump training, is used by elite athletes to boost ...

If you're one of those athletes who doesn't react well to high running mileage, researchers in Japan have a possible solution. In their study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Plyometrics improve muscle power and are beneficial for sports like running, volleyball, and basketball. Start with a basic strength training routine to prepare for plyometric exercises. You can use a ...

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 ...

New research says doing short bouts of plyometric exercises, like hops, can help improve running economy. Researchers also say runners can safely practice five minutes of plyometrics each day without ...

Quarantine probably has you bouncing off the walls a little bit by now. And although we can’t do anything about your neighbor’s habit of blasting Drake during your Wednesday conference call or 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 ...

Background Upper extremity plyometric exercises are used to reduce the risk of injury by maintaining the strength ratio of the muscles that provide scapular stabilization when sports demand high-speed ...