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, ...

As Lyndsey sums it up: “It’s one of the most effective bodyweight moves a runner can add. Do them regularly, and you’ll feel ...

It's pretty clear, at this point, that plyometric training can make you a more efficient runner. There's still plenty of debate about how it works. Does it streamline the signals traveling from brain ...

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 ...

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 ...

The calf muscles are essential for runners, they support your load and can boost both cadence and explosiveness. Strengthening them is a must, and according to physical therapist Jimmy Pipe, who ...

As a keen runner who finds it hard to fit in as much supportive strength training as I should be doing, I find short workouts you can do at the end of a run one of the most convenient options. That’s ...

This time off from aggressive race training is a great opportunity to establish good movement patterns for your strength ...

As a running novice currently training for a half marathon, consistent runs on a sensible timetable have helped my distances, times, and confidence improve. But it can sometimes feel like there's more ...

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 ...