How to do it: Lie face up. Hold dumbbell in right hand over shoulder, arm straight. Extend left arm overhead, biceps by ear. Lift head, neck, shoulders, and legs a few inches off floor. Use legs to ...

Y ou don't need to spend hours breaking a sweat to get into shape, and you certainly don't need to do sit-ups to improve your ...

You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

You’ve likely heard of Pilates, which has become such a popular way to exercise these days, but the origins of this exercise practice might surprise you. It was not used as a form of general fitness ...

Breaststroke swimmers are unique. What other athletes want to sit in the W-position all day for greater range of motion? Don’t worry, I won’t rant about the W-position again, but instead offer some ...

Strengthen your abs and improve posture with this 10-minute core workout by Pamela Reif. No equipment needed—just your body ...

Take on this challenging three-move core workout from the new Pilates x Lift program, which was designed to mash up Pilates ...

This quick three-exercise core workout uses principles from Pilates without any of the specialized equipment ( reformer ...

Having a strong core is about more than just a rippling six pack for the beach, especially for runners. In fact, it encompasses more than your abs alone. Your core is your abs, obliques, back, around ...

Dr. Angelna Hibbs did a written interview for Swimming Science regarding her recent publication, Isolated core training improves sprint performance in national-level junior swimmers. This was the ...