Michelle Obama's sculpted arms may be due to her tennis game. It makes sense: Slamming or lobbing a ball over a net works your arms. Your forehand swing is also good for your chest, and your backhand for your shoulders. Tennis has another advantage: While not primarily aerobic, it can...
Want to increase your muscle power? From jumps to bounds, you can use this progression of plyometric exercises to help build your speed and strength. What’s your fitness strategy? Whether you play competitive sports, go hard at the gym before work, or you’re just trying out a new exerci...
Your last hard workout should be about 10 days prior to the race, and your final long run should be slightly shorter than the previous week, with no hard effort or pace goals, says Coach Jess. The day before the race, keep your run super easy and simple—no more than 25 to 30 minu...
Improved Power: Plyometric exercises, like jumps and hops,help increase muscle powerby enhancing the ability of your muscles to produce force rapidly. This is particularly beneficial for athletes who play sports like basketball, volleyball, and sprinting, where explosive power is key. ...
5. Golf Shouldering that golf bag around 18 holes, and swinging the big clubs to drive the ball long, add up to a lot of upper-body work. And all that walking, and chasing balls lost in the rough, means plenty of work for your hips and spine. ...