Paul G. Donohue, M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I love volleyball, but I am far from the best player on my team. I'd be a lot better if I could jump higher. What kind of exercise can make me a better jumper?

MY IDEA OF a happenin’ Friday night has not once involved a) a Georgetown warehouse with a floor covered in sand, b) competitive team sports or c) playing competitive team sports from 10 p.m. to ...

Learn the proper jump technique for volleyball and basketball with these training tips.

Other than burpees, box jumps are probably ~the~ most well-known (and most intimidating!) plyometric exercise you can do. If they give you nightmares of scraped shins, I hear you—but I also guarantee ...