Forget burpees — I use this exercise as a low-impact alternative that allows me to focus on hamstring flexibility and shoulder stability

I write about fitness for a living, but if there’s one move I can’t stand, it’s burpees. Sure, it’s a powerhouse move that ...

Forget sit-ups – a trainer says these kneeling abs exercises strengthen your core and protect your lower back

Let’s be honest: sit-ups aren’t the most exciting exercise. But ask most people for their favourite move for six-pack abs, ...

Forget the 'six pack': Build glute stability to protect your lower back with these 3 Pilates moves

These three Pilates exercises build strong, stable glutes to help protect your lower back alongside your core.
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4 Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core as Effectively as a Plank

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight ...
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Still doing sit-ups? This one core exercise builds stronger abs without hurting your spine

If sit-ups leave your back sore or your results stuck, this smarter core move could change everything.

We Asked Physical Therapists the Core Exercise They Wish People Did Most Days—They All Picked the Same One

Strengthening your core can help. And we’re not talking about flashy six-pack abs, but about training the muscles that truly ...
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Transform Your Core With These 7 Lower Ab Exercises

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.
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The No. 1 Exercise To Relieve Your Lower Back Pain, According to a Trainer

Just living life can feel like backbreaking work sometimes: shoveling snow, lifting a suitcase, assembling furniture. And data show it’s hurting a lot of us: Lower back pain is the leading cause of ...

5 Daily Bed Exercises That Restore Core Strength Faster Than Planks After 55

A certified trainer shares 5 daily bed exercises that restore core strength after 55. No planks or floor strain needed.

I'm a Certified Trainer and Here Are 5 Bed Exercises That Address Waist Thickening After 60

Certified trainer Jarrod Nobbe, CSCS shares 5 bed exercises that address waist thickening more effectively than ab workouts ...