A running coach walks you through her five favorite plyometric exercises for running that will make each step take you farther. Plyometric exercises for running have some serious scientific clout: ...

“Adding plyometrics to your routine increases the force you can produce with each movement,” Kennihan says. “While running, after each foot lands on the ground, there’s a push-off. Plyometric training ...

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, ...

Plyometrics is a term that can leave you scratching your head. What does it mean? Is it another term for Pilates? Or are we just getting our P’s confused? Does it involve – ugh– stretching? And how ...

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 ...

Numerous studies have been published about the benefits of plyometrics for runners. One 2024 study found that a 10-week plyometric programme improved running economy (how efficiently you use oxygen to ...

Plyometrics is considered an anaerobic exercise. Oftentimes, anaerobic exercises involve maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping or sprinting. Due to these quick bursts, ...

When it comes to engaging, full-body workouts, few are more efficient or accessible than plyometrics. With these jump exercises, you can practice agility and build strength at the same time. Many of ...

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Thankfully, strength training presents an opportunity to round out your movement patterns, which is why Samantha Rothberg, C.S.C.S., certified strength coach and triathlete, programmed this entire ...

You might see kettlebells flying around social media or on the rack at your local gym. And while you can perform a lot of dynamic, advanced movements with this bell-shaped piece of equipment, it’s ...