You deserve a better ab workout than crunches. Strength training can help you build an athletic core. Equipment like a slam ball or medicine balls provides a more dynamic workout for gains. Stability ...

If you frequent the gym, you’ve probably seen a Bosu ball or two stacked up amongst the free weights and resistance bands. But if you’ve steered clear for fear of not knowing how to properly use one, ...

A simple medicine ball can transform basic core exercises into a full-body stability challenge. Trainers say this at-home ...

Confession: The last time I used a Bosu ball was at least five years ago. In the meantime, I've dabbled with resistance bands, kettlebells, and a rowing machine in my workouts to keep things ...

Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...

INDIANAPOLIS — This week's Friday Fit Tip shows you how to work your abdominal muscles. We went back to visit Lydia Horner at LA Fitness. She likes to add the BOSU ball to her ab workouts. "It really ...

What does a BOSU ball do? According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, balance training, “has been shown to improve not only balance but functional performance, as well.” ...

Ask a physical therapist how you can subtly level up your workouts, and they’ll probably recommend trying the best BOSU balls (and other types of balance trainers). If you’re unfamiliar, BOSU stands ...

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