“Adding plyometrics to your routine increases the force you can produce with each movement,” Kennihan says. “While running, after each foot lands on the ground, there’s a push-off. Plyometric training ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

When it comes to engaging, full-body workouts, few are more efficient or accessible than plyometrics. With these jump exercises, you can practice agility and build strength at the same time. Many of ...