This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Designed by strength coach and yoga teacher Alex Silver-Fagan, one is tailor-made for the gym, to help beginners build ...

Bodyweight workouts offer a practical, equipment-free way to build strength, improve balance, and begin a sustainable fitness ...

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts ...

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...

Estrogen is an important hormone for maintaining muscle quality, with a big impact on tendon and joint elasticity, but it ...

ONCE upon a time lifting weights was reserved for bodybuilders and gym bunnies. Now the health world is clear — we should ALL ...

Here's everything you need to know to get started packing on muscle with dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.

Start with these staple dumbbell exercises for your workouts to build muscle and strength on the way to a new you.

Heel slides may look simple but, done properly, they’re a powerful way to build deep core control and hip stability ...