Want to throw a powerful, high intensity exercise into your workout? Look no further than the box jump. The mighty box jump might not appeal to everyone, especially beginners, or those recovering ...

Let me start with a confession — I’m not a big fan of the box jump. I know that it’s an excellent leg exercise for runners, as it builds strength, power, and speed in the lower body ...

But box jumps are a fantastic exercise for longer-distance running too. A plyometric exercise, box jumps build power and core strength – two things that will benefit on a distance runner.

“Box jumps are fun, banging your shins is not,” says Pratt. “The goal is to improve consistently, and you can't do that injured.” Once you get more comfortable and ready to push the height ...

That’s no way to age well. If you want to be fit now and age like fine wine, the box jump’s where it’s at. This high-energy move (where you explosively jump from the floor to a sturdy ...

Popular HIIT moves include jumping jacks, box jumps, burpees, tucks and mountain climbers. If you’ve got a bum knee, poor balance or are recovering from an injury, it makes sense to be leery of ...