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Balance board workouts are a training method involving a series of standing and weight-bearing exercises completed on an unstable surface. They aim to train the muscles around the ankle and improve ...

Balance training is a necessary element of a functional fitness routine, helping you effectively perform all the activities of daily life, from tying your shoes to dodging a puddle on the sidewalk. A ...

After years of testing workout tech, running shoes, and all sorts of home fitness equipment, balance boards (and stair steppers) surprised and challenged me the most. They’re affordable fitness ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

Magazines and websites tout the benefits of core strength training. But is core strength really an essential part of a well rounded fitness program? Having a strong core offers numerous benefits for ...