Other than burpees, box jumps are probably ~the~ most well-known (and most intimidating!) plyometric exercise you can do. If they give you nightmares of scraped shins, I hear you—but I also guarantee ...

I recently wrote about how running with a can of Pringles helped me improve my form—an ingenious trick from my high school coach that taught me to keep my hands relaxed. The story got me thinking: ...

Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and improved coordination, for example. Box jumps are particularly effective for ...

As Lyndsey sums it up: “It’s one of the most effective bodyweight moves a runner can add. Do them regularly, and you’ll feel ...

At first glance, springing onto a high box might not feel particularly relevant to running a long way on level group. But box jumps are a fantastic exercise for longer-distance running too. A ...

The box jump is a fun and dynamic exercise to add to any routine focused on improving power and lower-body strength. As a personal trainer, I love to include box jumps in my clients’ programming to ...

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 ...

Temptation is a powerful thing. Tell athletes to be careful doing Box Jumps and they'll attempt kangaroo-like leaps to imitate the 50-inch jumping sensations they found on YouTube. Box Jumps have ...

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 ...

Want an effective form of cardio that gets your heart rate up fast and maximizes your workout time? Look no further than plyometric exercise (aka plyometrics). “Plyometrics is any type of physical ...