Elevated platforms are extremely versatile and effective resources for fitness programs. Whether the activity is supposed to raise your heart rate or build strength, there's some way an elevated ...

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 ...

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, ...

Explosive jumping moves, a.k.a. plyometrics, burn calories to the tune of nine or more a minute—the equivalent of jogging. And they work to super-sculpt muscles too. You can reap even more body ...

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 ...

Grab a sturdy box, and scroll down for a PT-recommended plyo box workout. Plyometric exercise improves your power, balance, stability and coordination. ‘These are all skills that may help you with day ...

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 ...

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 ...