While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

This Jeffing-inspired functional workout builds a strong body and boosts cardiovascular fitness by combining bodyweight exercises with running and walking.

Squats are one of the most effective movements in fitness. This simple yet powerful exercise trains multiple muscles, ...

Power yoga is an effective form of functional exercise because its dynamic approach and full-body movements build strength, balance, mobility and endurance in ways that directly support everyday ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Don’t fancy Russian twists? Try plank windmills instead. They're one of the ...

Because of that, a five-minute bodyweight routine can’t replace a structured resistance-training programme performed ...

Recent scientific findings have upended long-standing assumptions about strength training. Research now shows that bodyweight exercises can lead to muscle growth comparable to traditional ...

These 5 joint-friendly bodyweight moves build triceps and shoulders after 50, with simple progressions for safe arm ...

Skip ab machines. Build a stronger core after 40 with 4 bodyweight moves: shoulder taps, dead bugs, side planks, hollow holds.

If you’ve been training for a while, you’ve probably heard the saying that abs are built in the kitchen. There’s truth to that, but diet alone won’t carve them out. Even with the cleanest eating ...

The fitness industry thrives on convincing consumers they need the latest high-tech equipment to achieve optimal results. With home gym setups often costing thousands of dollars, many fitness ...