What are plyometric exercises? How all that hopping and jumping builds strength, speed and power

If you’ve ever seen people at the gym or the park jumping, hopping or hurling weighted balls to the ground, chances are they ...
Mint

How to master the drop jump and work with gravity to increase your strength and speed

Fitness routines can seem as if they are only geared towards the body working against gravity in order to work the muscles. Popular examples of these are incline walks and box jumps and hill runs. But ...
Yahoo

Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed

Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest person, ran a 100-meter sprint at a speed of 23.35 miles per hour (37.57 kilometers per hour). That’s mind-blowingly fast for a human. It’s about the same speed as ...
CNN

Think more quickly as you age by boosting exercise and mental activities, study says

Keeping your body and brain fit has long been a prescription for better mental health as you age. A new study has now revealed that women’s mental processing speed may actually benefit more than men ...
Indiatimes

5 things that can make your workout better for bones

Regular exercising does not only help you to manage your weight but also keeps other diseases at bay. It is good for your cardiovascular health, muscles, joints and even your mental health. Getting ...