Plyometric exercises require you to push yourself to your maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping, sprinting, lunging and hopping. They call on you to perform explosive ...

Cardiovascular training — sometimes called aerobic exercise — is any repetitive movement that increases the heart rate and amount of oxygen your body uses. The Physical Activity Guidelines for ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Ever feel a little intimidated trying out plyometric moves like the jump squat or burpee? Well, there are many ways to work them into an exercise routine doable for all fitness ...

As one of the most effective compound exercises, squats will always have a place in any well-rounded training plan. They ...

Recent research has shown that “exercise snacks,” or bouts of physical activity of 10 minutes or less, sprinkled throughout the day can have big benefits when performed correctly. Lisa Stein, a ...

Like box jumps, jumping jacks or indeed any kind of jumping move, jump squats are a plyometric exercise that should be an important part of every runner's strength and conditioning routine. 'The jump ...

To start with, I used to hate front squats, too, so I don’t want to hear any “but they hurt my wrists” business, OK? Front squats are an amazing exercise for your legs and—secretly—for your back. They ...

Jumping exercises become riskier with age, but science and trainers alike say the opposite can be true when it’s done correctly. Incorporating low-impact jump training can help maintain bone density, ...

Growing up, my elementary school’s “field day” was the highlight of the year. Three-legged, wheelbarrow, and potato sack races all led up to the main event: The high jump. And every year, I told ...