"This is another great exercise that can be done almost anywhere. You'll need an elevated, stable surface to step onto—this could be the first step of a staircase or a plyo box at the gym, depending ...

“Also, now he’s in his 50s, we had to be mindful of injuries. This meant no explosive or plyometric style training was used – instead, the focus was on using a slow, controlled tempo with gr ...

I will run between 100 km and 160 km during these training phases with some plyometric work and gym work mixed in to work on explosiveness and leg strength. If you don’t have access to a stairwell, ...

Which is harder: a 5K or a marathon? Ask a runner who specialises in either and they’ll likely say that it’s the other one. The truth is, both distances can be seriously challenging – and ...

This exercise consists of performing a backward lunge and controlling the movement when returning to the starting position. Improve your braking ability, which is crucial to avoid injury when ...

He says the program incorporates elements of weightlifting, plyometrics, aerobic exercise, gymnastics, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), kettlebell drills, calisthenics and strongman exercises.

Understanding the different types of exercises and how to incorporate them into your weekly routine can help you start exercising. Some tips, such as joining a fitness class or doing mini-workouts ...

Repeat 10 times on each side. The squat jump is an advanced plyometric exercise that takes the basic squat and adds a jump for power training. To do it: Get in a basic squat position with your ...

Instead, the current buzzword in fitness is “recovery.” Horton — who at 66 still exudes a boyish exuberance — noted that P90X did include recovery days with stretching and low-impact ...

If you ever turned on the TV in the 2000s after midnight, you might have seen an informercial for P90X. The exercise program promised shredded abs and bulging biceps for anyone who pushed ...

If you ever turned on the TV in the 2000s after midnight, you might have seen an informercial for P90X. The exercise program promised shredded abs and bulging biceps for anyone who pushed themselves ...