A Comparison of the Top Three Vertical Jump Programs

There are so many people out there who think dunking is just for the pros. With the development of vertical jump training programs, however, increasing your vertical is no longer a distant dream. I investigated the three top vertical jump programs side by side, and although each program had its good and bad points, there was one program that was a clear winner in terms of its results, personal coaching, value for the price, and verifiable testimonials. It's called The Jump Manual, written by athletic coach Jacob Hiller. I learned that if a 5'5...

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How to Obtain a 40-plus Inch Vertical Jump

Have you ever seen an athlete in basketball, football, or any sport for that matter, make an amazing, gravity-defying, play and thought to yourself I wish I could do that? If you have had that thought, you may very well be selling yourself short. One of the most common misconceptions about an athlete with a high vertical leap is that they were born with their athleticism, and it is all purely based on genetics. While some are born with the natural ability to jump higher than others, I assure you that many people you see that blow your mind away...

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Rock Climbing

In the shortest answer, it means "going vertical." But that can include sport climbing in a gym, bouldering without ropes (either at the gym or outside) close to the ground with spotters or crash pads in case you fall, cragging at local outcrops that require use of climbing ropes but no hikes to get to the rock, and alpine climbing, where you travel on foot quite a distance to get to your destination. Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport, full of danger, thrills, and the overwhelming feeling of victory having climbed up a cliff face. Rock...

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Find Out How To Dunk A Basketball

It is the most celebrated shot in the game of basketball. It is the dream of the average player and it is an in-the-face "statement" that a good player makes to a defender. It is the slam dunk. We all know WHAT it is, and most of us WISH we could do it. But how do you dunk a basketball? Before We Get Started Before an average player can even think about dunking, he needs to take an inventory and be realistic. A player's height and his athletic abilities are the two main factors that determine from the beginning if he will ever be able to...

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Are All Fitness Centers Created Equal?

How to choose one that’s right for you Although I’ve worked in fitness centers for over 30 years, in reality, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive health club or fitness center memberships, or the latest fitness center memberships, or the latest fitness equipment, to increase your level of physical fitness. On the other hand, many people find it difficult to concentrate; say at home, when there are many other distractions. Also, people sometimes find that making a financial commitment increases their chances of following thru...

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