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.

If you’re looking to up the intensity of your workouts and burn some serious calories, then it may be time to incorporate some plyometric exercises into your training. “Plyometric exercises involve ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Correspondence to: Dr Scott M Lephart Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA; lephartpitt.edu Background: In order to ...

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 ...

Background Upper extremity plyometric exercises are used to reduce the risk of injury by maintaining the strength ratio of the muscles that provide scapular stabilization when sports demand high-speed ...