running question?

Question

if i start running alot would it help me jump higher?

Answer 1

Running is a cardio exercise and one that helps burn fat. If you plan to run to help you lose weight, then yes it stands to reason that you may be able to jump higher by running and losing weight. However, if you don't plan to run for weight loss benefits, but purely to strengthen your legs then it won't help you to jump higher. In fact the high impact of running may even hinder your ability to jump higher. For cardio work I'd suggest a low impact cardio workout on such machines as ellipticals (my choice), exercise bikes, or rowers.

You build muscles with strength training. To give you a higher vertical jump you definitely need to isolate and concentrate on increasing your calf muscles, with such exercises as calf raises and leg curls. However, increasing and strengthening thigh and abdominal muscles are also a good idea. For those muscle groups try ab crunches on the floor, plus standing oblique twists and sidebends, or just use a Hyperextension (Roman Chair) for improving obliques, abdominals, and back muscles, located at http://www.a2zfit.com/bcf670hyp.htm The thigh and butt muscles can be worked with exercises like a leg extension, leg press, squat, hip abduction/adduction, glute kickbacks, etc. An excellent multi gym, such as the BodyCraft XPress Pro located at http://www.a2zfit.com/bcxprspro.htm will greatly help with all these exercises. If you need more info, just let me know and happy training!

Answer 2

No........it will not. All the pounding of running will deplete your muscles and your ability to jump. I know this for a fact.

Answer 3

i would think if you combine running and doing jump routines and practices i think it will help you but i would think you should do both and not just one or the other...good luck

Answer 4

To be nimble to be quick and jump over candle stick.