Saturday, July 24, 2010

Review of Jump Manual

As an athlete, I train continuously so that I can bring my A game every single time I play. No matter how hard I was training, I couldn’t seem to get my jump any higher than it already was. My vertical leap score was 36, which isn’t bad but it’s not good either. I wanted more than average; I wanted that number to really stick out when a coach looked over my stats. Therefore, I began training in-depth to try and increase that score. I tried some exercises a friend of mine told me about. After performing those exercises for about 2 months, I’d increased my jump a measly inch. I was seriously depressed.

I started researching online to try and find a better way. I thought there had to be something I could do to at least reach my goal of 40. That’s when I came across Jump Manual. I spent a good bit of time looking at the information on the website and watching the video. After that, I decided to go ahead and buy it. I couldn’t be happier that I did. The book opened my mind on the topic, and I realized that a lot of the things I’d been doing were wrong; they weren’t going to help me increase my ability to jump high. They might work my muscles, but I needed more than just that.

After using the Jump Manual for about 3 months, I had increased my vertical leap to a score of 39, and then a month later, to 43. I am absolutely thrilled with the information I received from Jump Manual. The techniques and tactics they teach you are all effective – you get no fluff from this book. My coaches were extremely impressed and now recommend Jump Manual to any other athlete who wants to increase his vertical leap. I also recommend it to everyone I think could benefit from it.


The price for the
Jump Manual is fabulous considering the real-life information you receive and the results you will see with this manual. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made regarding my sports career and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend that you read this manual if you want to improve your vertical leap scores and strengthen your body to the point that you jump like a professional. In fact, if you want to be a professional, you can utilize this information no matter what your vertical leap 

Monday, July 19, 2010

Jump Higher Tips


Whether you’re a professional athlete or an aspiring athlete, there is no doubt that you can benefit from being able to jump higher. Basketball players will be better able to dunk, while football players can jump better into the end zone to make a touchdown. Below, you’ll get 5 jump higher tips that will improve your vertical leap scores.

Jump Higher Shoes – these shoes work because they’re designed to minimize heel use, helping to efficiently strengthen the muscles in your calves and stabilize your ankles. There are numerous brands, so take the time to research before buying.

Exercise – the jump higher shoes are also used in combination with exercises that strengthen those muscles. For instance, hopping on tip-toes forward and backward is just one type of exercise that will help you jump higher. They can be done without the use of the shoes, but there is more of a chance of injury.

Adequate Weight – maintain a proper weight for your height and age. Even a few pounds extra can impede your jumping ability.

Stretching – By stretching regularly and ensuring that your muscles are loose and limber, you will have more range and more ability to jump higher. Stretch before any exercise, and before any vertical leaping score test. This will enhance your ability to jump higher.

Maintain a Good Diet – While many people wouldn’t assume that diet plays a huge part in jumping, the vitamins and nutrients you take in will affect your performance. Protein, carbs, and plenty of fruits and vegetables are necessary for good muscle growth and health.

5 Jump Higher Workouts


If you want to learn to jump higher, there are a few different things you can do. Below, we’ll go over a 5 quick jump higher workouts that will increase your jumping ability.

Find a large space where you can move around freely. Stand on your tip-toes and jog slowly, lifting your legs as high as you can while you run. This will increase your calf muscles and stabilize the ankles.
Standing on one foot, on tip-toes, hop forward and then back as far as you can. Repeat this ten times on each foot.

Kneeling on tip-toes, attempt to stand to a full position without using the heels of your feet. Repeat this several times, even if you’re unable to stand fully. It will increase your muscle strength.
Walk for periods of five minutes on your tip-toes, feeling the muscles in your calves and thighs working. 

Repeat this on a daily basis to increase the strength of those muscles.

Stretch your leg muscles regularly. Sit down with your legs spread as far apart as possible, and your hands together. Reach forward and hold for ten seconds. Another method is to stand with your feet flat on the ground and reach down to touch your toes, holding the position for ten seconds.

By utilizing these jump higher workouts, you can increase your ability to jump higher and improve your vertical leaping numbers. These workouts should be paced to avoid straining your muscles and injuring yourself.

Buying Jump Higher Shoes



If you haven’t heard of jump higher shoes, but you’re an athlete who wants to increase your ability to jump higher, you need to know about them. They’re a kind of shoe designed specifically to increase your muscle strength and stabilize your ankles, allowing you to jump higher. Below, we’ll cover some tips for buying these shoes.

Strength and Quality – Ensure the shoes you buy are strong and made from quality materials. They should support your feet as you exercise with them to improve your muscle strength and stability. If you know someone who has succeeded with jump higher shoes, ask about the brand they’ve used and how the shoes performed for them.

Reviews – You can find online reviews of certain jump higher shoes, if individuals have used them and posted their thoughts about those shoes. Using your favorite search engine, type in the name of the shoe and the word ‘review’ to find those posted reviews. This will give you great insight as to how those customers felt about the shoe and whether they were satisfied or not.

Price – While you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg for these shoes, remember that you do get what you pay for. Don’t go for the lowest-priced shoes, but don’t assume that just because a pair of shoes costs hundreds, they’re going to perform better. Find a good middle ground with a sturdy shoe and go from there.

Using the tips above, you can find a great pair of jump higher shoes that will allow you to improve your ability.
Photo: Higher-Jump.com

Tips for Jumping Higher



So you want to increase your ability to jump high? Whether you’re a professional athlete or someone who is aspiring to be a professional athlete, you can benefit from being able to jump very high. Below, you’ll gain some tips and knowledge for how to jump higher and increase your vertical leap numbers.
First and foremost, you need to strengthen your muscles and stabilize your ankles. There are many exercises you can use to achieve this, and most of those exercises will be done on your tip-toes, without using your heels. For instance, standing on your tip-toes and skipping, bringing your knees up as high as you can, will increase those muscles’ ability and strength.

A tool you can utilize to strengthen these muscles are jump-higher shoes. These shoes are designed to make you use your tip-toes, building up your strength and ability. There are many different kinds of ‘jump higher’ shoes, so spend some time researching to find the right brand. They’re also designed to minimize the injury to your muscles and bones from this type of exercise.

Stretching regularly can also increase your ability to jump higher. By making your muscles limber and loose, you’ll have more range and more ability to jump higher. Always stretch before exercising or performing. Standing straight up, bend down and touch your toes. You’ll feel the stretch in your thigh muscles. Sitting with your legs apart and stretching forward will also help. Using the tips above, you can achieve a higher jump score.
Photo: Salvatore Vuono

Vertical Leaping Explained



Vertical leaping is defined as standing still and leaping from a stationery position, rather than running to gain momentum first. Athletes are often scored on this ability, and the higher the vertical leaping, the better. Players will stand straight up, reach their hand up and touch a wall. The highest point they can touch will be marked.

Then, players will be asked to jump as high as possible, and the highest point on the wall they can touch will be marked. The differences between these marks will be measured, and this is the vertical leap score. A score of 40 inches is considered extremely well, and some athletes even achieve a score of 50, although it’s rare.

There is thought that vertical leaping can be cheated, especially with jump pads that measure the time between compressions from the feet. By holding the knees up for a longer period of time, players can enhance their scores. However, these scores can also be significantly increased through the use of ‘jump higher’ shoes and exercises intended to increase muscle ability and stabilize the ankles.

There are numerous brands of jump higher shoes, so individuals who plan on using this method should research the shoes fully and the different brands before purchasing any. In addition, the shoes should be used with exercises in order to strengthen the muscles and increase the vertical leaping score. Training on tip-toes with jumping and hopping can increase the vertical leap score, and help athletes gain more benefits through their ability to jump.