Swimmers and coaches are always looking for ways to improve the health and fitness of their athletes. That is why many focus on dryland training just as much as the training done in the water. A well ...

Plyometric training, also known as reactive or jump training, can add new and challenging exercises to your exercise program. Athletes use this type of training to increase power, speed and agility.

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 ...

In honor of Leap Day, I thought we should explore the world of plyometric training. The most common plyometric exercises include hops, jumps and bounding movements. These exercises typically increase ...

If you want to turn your workout routine up a notch with the explosive, muscle-building exercises called plyometrics, take your regimen to a swimming pool, researchers at Ohio State University suggest ...

The world of fitness has witnessed a remarkable transformation in training methodologies, with plyometrics emerging as a cornerstone of athletic development. This dynamic form of exercise, rooted in ...

The term "plyometrics" often conjures up visions of people jumping off boxes. It's the type of intense training associated with athletics, competition and similar pursuits. But low-intensity ...

SANTA CLARA, California, June 19. PLYOMETRICS start with children doing hopscotch with their friends on the playground. (Do kids still have recess?) However, this seemingly innocuous form of exercise ...

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 aim of this study was to determine the precise effect of plyometric training (PT) on vertical jump height in healthy individuals. Meta-analyses of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials ...