LITTLE ROCK — Somewhere along the line, plyometric exercise got a bit of a bad rap. Many people believed all plyometric movements should be reserved for those in elite athletics or fitness ...
Often performed in bootcamp classes and DVD workouts, plyometric push-up jacks — which involve jumping in and out from plank position to a wide push-up — are certainly challenging. They blend cardio, ...
Add some jumping to your strength-training workouts for quicker results. Catching air with plyometric exercises means burning more calories in less time. The nine moves in this circuit work your ...
PHOENIX, Arizona, December 27. IN an ongoing effort to burn off holiday indulgences, Swimming World Magazine's Fitness Trainer JR Rosania sent us a video clip of two useful exercises to improve ...
ST. LOUIS – Fitness Expert Arthur Shivers shares a 30-minute Plyometric workout that you can do at home or in the gym. Shivers encourages you to complete 5 sets and do each exercise for 30 seconds ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Push-Up is an important exercise because it targets multiple muscle groups and has tons of variations. Yet many athletes overlook this essential exercise, partly because they can do classic ...