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

When Joseph Pilates developed what he first called Contrology in the early 20th century, there were no dedicated studios or intimidating contraptions. There wasn't even a reformer yet. (That came ...

Has your core routine gotten stale? I know mine has. While crunches, Russian Twists, and planks are effective, after doing them a bunch, they might get a little, well, boring. Not to mention, there ...

These are my favorite stability ball exercises for building core strength and stability. The stability ball, also known as the "swiss ball" in the US, is such a common piece of exercise equipment that ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Planks are better at building core strength because ...

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 ...

For a strong, functional core that stabilises your spine and reduces injury risk, you need more than crunches. Ideally, your midsection should be trained across all three planes of movement — sagittal ...

Futsal, a high-intensity sport, places considerable demands on the hip adductors and core musculature, often resulting in strength deficits and reduced agility. Optimising training strategies to ...

You're not alone if you wince when you think about doing a plank, sit-up, or crunch. I feel exactly the same way. Whether it's the burning in my abs or the requirement to be at one with my yoga mat, I ...

Gym ball exercises are the underrated Pilates alternative. They challenge the core, shoulders, arms, and back in a similar way and use a versatile fitness essential. I love a Pilates workout at home.

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 ...