The word of the day is multi tasking. Let's face it: you're in the gym because you want to improve your health, fitness levels and to reap the rewards of regular exercise. But you don't want to spend ...

When you're at the gym, there is no need to work on only one body part. Multitasking moves not only save time, they also challenge the body in new ways. Add some rowing action to your plank to target ...

Planks are great, but they aren't the be-all and end-all of core training. After all, most people tend to just "hang" in them -- which completely sells their results short. And, even when performed ...

Core stability is a foundational marker of overall fitness. While difficult to quantify, the overall strength and endurance of the muscles surrounding the waistline has a huge impact on activities of ...

If you’ve ever done a bear plank, you know how challenging the exercise can be on your core, glutes, hips, shoulders, and triceps. That’s especially true for anyone who works all day sitting at a desk ...

Because there are so many other fun things you could be doing during summer days (and nights) than working out, an emphasis on “efficiency workouts” — which are exactly as you’d imagine — is crucial.

There are so many variations of plank — the ultimate bodyweight move to tone your core and upper body. If you really want to carve your six-pack and lengthen your obliques, try these ab-focused ...

Until very recently, my upper body strength has been questionable, at best. My core strength, however, has never been better - something I’m attributing to my dedication to home Pilates workouts and ...

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day can be treacherous from a health and wellness perspective. Holiday gatherings inevitably include higher consumption of salt, sugar, fat and alcohol.