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, ...

Speaking of power output, stairs work some of the biggest muscles in your body (think: glutes, quads, and calves. Plus, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. New perk: Easily find new routes ...

New research says doing short bouts of plyometric exercises, like hops, can help improve running economy. Researchers also say runners can safely practice five minutes of plyometrics each day without ...

Plyometric exercises can be incredibly valuable tools in performance enhancement. Powerful, dynamic movements are the hallmark of most sports, and adding inches to a vertical jump or slightly ...

If you watched the finish of the Bolder Boulder men’s pro 10K on Memorial Day, you saw one of the world’s top marathoners unleash an epic kick to close it out. Conner Mantz, who ran a 2:05:08 for ...

Know which exercise - walking, running, or jumping, is ideal for your age group. Learn expert tips, benefits, and ...