Whether you are new to fitness or you have stopped seeing results from your current exercise routine, getting back to the basics can make all the difference. Many of us get caught up in fitness trends ...

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 ...

I describe the core to my clients as the foundation of a house. You want the foundation to be strong so that you can add the walls and so on. If you don’t have a strong foundation (your core), the ...

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 ...

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

We're kicking off our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge with a core building workout, lead by our instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt. Complete with foundational core movements, this ...

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...

SIMPLY PUT, WEIGHT training is training your body with external weights, typically implements like dumbbells, kettlebells, ...

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