You’re religious about intervals, you diligently do your strength training and your recovery game is on point – and yet, your running paces have still plateaued. What’s a speed-seeking runner to do?

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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 ...

From its humble beginnings in Eastern European track and field programs to its current status as a cornerstone of athletic training, plyometric exercise has transformed how we approach power ...

Plyometrics is a form of exercise that uses powerful, rapid movements to help increase speed, power, and strength. Although people may associate plyometrics training with sports-specific athletic ...

Relatively simple but effective exercises are often particularly popular. Step-ups definitely fall into this category, primarily working our glutes and legs. They also burn calories at the same time.