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 ...

On Sunday, the Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt ended his season with a safety and three sacks. This was, incredibly, a typical performance for the MVP candidate. Every week, Watt does something we’ve never ...

Athletes have used plyometrics to boost explosiveness and speed for many years — and casual fitness enthusiasts are catching on. Plyometrics (also known as plyos and jump training) are activities ...

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Jump training—or plyometrics—creates improvement in sprinting, reactive strength, and running economy in shorter distances from 2K (1.2 miles) to 5K (3.1 miles), new research shows. High knee skips, ...

J.J. Watt is a freak athlete, but you already knew that. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year is addicted to training and boasts about how frequently and ferociously he works out. On Monday, ...