Many people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle daily life and beyond. Functional exercises ...

Crunches are beneficial if you’re trying to target just your abdominal muscles, but if you’re looking to build functional ...

To get your abs to pop, you need to lose body fat and strengthen your abdominal muscles. While doing crunches and situps may activate the abs, these exercises don't target as many core muscles—like ...

Start on all fours. Position hands directly under shoulders and knees under your hips. Brace the core as if preparing for a ...

With so many variations out there, it can be challenging to understand what functional core training truly is. But the key is to redirect your focus away from a specific set of exercises and towards ...

The exercise in speaking is what’s called a ‘suitcase carry’. It involves walking with a single kettlebell held to one side of your body – just as you would carry a suitcase, hence the name. As well ...

Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us. See All This short and sweet workout ...

When it comes to increasing your levels of physical activity, anything is better than nothing. "I always tell my clients that the best exercise is the one you're willing to do," says Austin "Ozzie" ...

I’d argue that we’ve fallen into a trap: overcomplicating our workouts. Drawn in by sparkly new exercises and social media trends, we’ve forgotten that the most effective workouts are actually just ...

Get stronger after 50 with this 10-minute, 7-move chair workout for legs, core, and balance—no floor work required.

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 ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...