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 ...

If plyometric training isn’t part of your programme, you may want to rethink. The explosive exercises, often used by athletes to boost power and performance, can be incredibly beneficial not just for ...

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 ...

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 ...