If you’re looking for ways to improve your strength, a kettlebell offers a smart solution. You can use this versatile piece of gym equipment to upgrade any exercise ...

Want to get stronger? If you think strength training, it is likely that your mind wanders towards red-faced individuals in tight-fitting garments attempting to lift ludicrous weights and grunting a ...

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 ...

Fed up with planks, sit-ups and crunches? You might want to try Pilates instead if you're serious about core strength. This low-impact exercise focuses on slow, controlled movements that put the core ...

If you’ve vowed to start strength training but can’t seem to make a routine stick, you’re not alone. Nathaniel Serrurier, CSCS, a personal trainer at Columbia University’s RunLab, finds that many ...

A strong core is the gateway to a healthy moving body with less aches and pains. But not all core exercises are ‘easy’. Take the plank for example, which requires strength in your upper body, lower ...

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

The best core strengthening exercises for beginners serve many vital roles: they can make going about your daily tasks easier (think: sitting, standing and getting out of bed), they can better your ...