Almost every gym has a gym ball (AKA Swiss, exercise or stability ball), but you rarely see it used. That’s a pity because it adds another dimension to core exercises. “One of my favorite reasons for ...

Discover why medicine ball workouts are becoming a favorite for home fitness enthusiasts who want full-body results without complicated equipment.

Nothing will humble you like an exercise ball. Working with an exercise ball can also help you improve your sense of your body in space, a.k.a. proprioception, Jeffers explains. “Stability ball ...

For cyclists, our ability to stabilize our core, and by extension our entire body, has a huge impact on our bike handling skills. Solid stability also plays a role in feeling strong and confident when ...

The Swiss ball—also known as an exercise, stability, or physio ball—is one of the best tools for building core strength, thanks to its inherent wobbliness. Whether you hold it, lean against it, or ...

Any Pilates fans out there will know what a difference a Pilates ball makes. Take my word for it: as someone who has done Pilates almost every week for the past 18 months, classes that include the use ...

Strengthen your core after 55 with 4 chair drills that train rotation, lower abs, and anti-rotation without floor strain.

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. Credit...Gritchelle Fallesgon for The New York Times Supported by By Jenny Marder To perform well at ...

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 ...