Medicine balls are small, weighted exercise equipment great for strengthening your abs and core. Though you can use just one weight, using multiple sizes can make the workouts more versatile. It's ...

We'd never strong-arm you, but there are so many benefits to adding a medicine ball to your workout. (Getty Images) I'll admit it: For years, I avoided adding a medicine ball to my workouts. Frankly, ...

Gym ball exercises are the underrated Pilates alternative. They challenge the core, shoulders, arms, and back in a similar way and use a versatile fitness essential. I love a Pilates workout at home.

Your core includes muscles in your pelvis, hips, lower back and abdomen. Numerous products make it fun and easy to improve ...

Last week I explained and showed a video tutorial on exercises using a jump rope, resistance band, and a medicine ball. All of these you can find for less than $30, and they last a long time. So, they ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? An exercise ball may look like a toy (it's a huge bouncy ball!), but it can ...