The practice of combat arts requires high levels of fitness. To achieve this standard, one must commit to a rigorous training regime involving the use of specialised fitness tools to build up strength and endurance. Over time you may however find to your frustration that your fitness levels ‘plateau’ as your routine becomes predictable and less challenging, preventing you ...

Plyometric training is a staple in nearly every athlete's training program, used to improve jumping ability and athleticism.  But a relatively recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research says there may be a more effective form of training. In the study, researchers compared 10 weeks of short sprint training with 10 weeks ...