The plank is one of the most underrated exercises in bodyweight fitness. Planks for beginners start with the low plank (a.k.a forearm plank) and build up to high plank, side plank, reverse plank and ...

Planks are a great exercise for your core and entire body. Here's how to do a few different types of planks to get the health benefits.

These beginner-friendly kettlebell core exercises are more effective than crunches and situps at toning the abdominals and ...

CrossFit isn't an expert-only routine as even beginners can do things like barbell deadlifts or burpees and get a good ...

A strong back doesn’t just help you look good—it helps you live well. From better posture to fewer aches and a boost in daily ...

How many times have you clicked the link for a “beginner” workout video to try at home, or signed up for a beginner class, only to feel completely overwhelmed? It can be hard not to wonder, Has the ...

The fitness world has embraced a new champion in core training, and traditional sit-ups have taken a backseat. The plank, despite its deceivingly simple appearance, has captured worldwide attention ...

You’ve seen those viral social media challenges. Someone holding a plank for what seems like an eternity, face contorted in agony, body trembling, all while the clock ticks mercilessly onward. Maybe ...

Read on for Bickerstaff’s top four daily bodyweight exercises to help you live longer and feel your best after 45. And when ...

Resistance training is any exercise where your muscles have to overcome a force. Here are the types and benefits, and how to ...

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 ...