When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sit-ups are one of the most basic forms of core ...

If you'd prefer to stay dry but still want to build strength, let us introduce you to "no-sweat exercises." The truth is, we ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

When you go to the gym, you may hit the elliptical for 10 to 20 minutes, perform a strength routine near the barbell rack, do a few reps of Russian twists and crunches on a mat, and call it a day. As ...

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 ...

Sit on the floor with your knees bent, holding a kettlebell by the sides of the handle in front of your chest. Engage your core and, keeping your back straight and neck in a neutral position, raise ...

Women usually focus on cardio for weight management, but combining it with strength training can give long-term results. Here ...

GVT is a high-volume workout that builds strength and muscle mass quickly. But a personal trainer says it's not a safe ...