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 ...

SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

Build core strength after 50 with 5 bodyweight moves that train bracing and control, often faster than planks.

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

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In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

If you’re looking for ways to improve your strength, a kettlebell offers a smart solution. You can use this versatile piece of gym equipment to upgrade any exercise ...

Having just graduated cardiology fellowship and about to embark on the new challenges that lay ahead of me as an interventional cardiology fellow, I can’t help but feel uncomfortable again. Thinking ...

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 you’ve vowed to start strength training but can’t seem to make a routine stick, you’re not alone. Nathaniel Serrurier, CSCS, a personal trainer at Columbia University’s RunLab, finds that many ...