Few things are as versatile as apple cider vinegar or a little black dress. But there’s one thing — which you’ve probably seen at your gym — that comes close: a box. Sometimes called a plyo box, this ...

Plyometric training is a great way for athletes to build explosive power. Performing plyometrics one to three times a week can increase your vertical jump, speed and strength. The gains athletes make ...

Plyometric exercises, like box jumps and burpees, are a one-way ticket to feeling like an all-around badass because not only will they help you build strength, but explosiveness (or power), speed, and ...

Few exercises are as dreaded as the burpee. While many people hate to do them, the classic move is a staple for a reason: It delivers a super fast and effective dose of cardio. And since it requires ...

Despite the funny name, and perhaps not being as well-known as pushups or squats, burpees are a challenging exercise that work many of the major muscle groups in your body. A burpee is essentially a ...

If plyometric training isn’t part of your programme, you may want to rethink. The explosive exercises, often used by athletes to boost power and performance, can be incredibly beneficial not just for ...

Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh recently showcased her impressive fitness skills by performing the burpee box jump-over, a challenging exercise that combines a burpee with a plyometric box jump.

If you've been following Self's Drop 10 Challenge, then you're probably already familiar with the total-body sculptor, the Burpee. SELF staffers love this move because it really delivers results! So ...

Explosive jumping moves, a.k.a. plyometrics, burn calories to the tune of nine or more a minute—the equivalent of jogging. And they work to super-sculpt muscles too. You can reap even more body ...

Burpees are already bad news (in a good, tone-every-inch-of-your-body way!), but if you're ready for even more of a challenge, variations on the dreaded move are favorites of elite CrossFitters ...