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Can’t do a sit-up? A personal trainer recommends these three alternative exercises to strengthen your abs
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet planted on the mat. Place both hands behind your head for support or across ...
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A trainer says the secret to a stronger back is moving your core in these three ways
Start on your hands and toes, with your arms and legs extended and your chest over your hands, with your body in a straight line from head to heels and core engaged. Bring your right knee to touch ...
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I had to learn to eat like an athlete after a major weight loss—here's how my diet changed
After being overweight my whole life and losing, then regaining, 100lbs, I set out on a mission to drop the weight I had ...
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I'm a fitness writer and this is the one-week Pilates abs plan I think everyone could benefit from
Pilates is a fantastic way to strengthen the core and Madeleine Abeid, one of my favorite online Pilates instructors, has ...
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Just four minutes of vigorous everyday activity can have serious health benefits, according to this expert
Carrying shopping or brief bursts of power walking can cut the risk of heart attack by 50% a new study finds—here's how to ...
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A Pilates instructor says these three exercises will strengthen your pelvic floor and lower abs
Doing pelvic floor exercises can improve your overall core strength, particularly in the lower abdomen. It also has practical ...
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"This is one of the greatest exercises I’ve ever done to help with tight hamstrings": A performance coach shares one of his favorite mobility moves
While there’s no quick fix, regular stretching and mobility work can help. I like this option from performance coach Faris ...
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If I only had 30 minutes to exercise on my lunch break, I’d do this full-body dumbbell workout
Stirling recommends doing each move ten times for five rounds. He also suggests doing this workout with no rest but if you’re ...
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A physical therapist says this is the muscle you probably aren’t training but should be
If you want to avoid ankle issues and foot injuries, particularly if you're a runner, then there is one muscle that you need ...
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A trainer recommends these four deep core moves to improve your posture and build spinal stability
If you want to build proper support for your spine, you should strengthen your deep core muscles. These muscles are located ...
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Forget the gym—this 30-minute walking workout will help you clock up 6,000 steps and boost your cardio
Warm-up for 3 minutes: Begin walking. Prepare your body for movement, gradually increasing your RPE from three to four, ...
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You don't need weights to build leg strength, just this three-move routine
When we have strong legs, we improve our ability to perform everyday activities such as walking, running and climbing stairs.