Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

If you have tight hip flexors from extended time sitting down or repetitive exercise like cycling and running, this move is a ...

Hip Weakness Might Be Holding You Back on Your Runs—These Exercises Can Boost Stability and Performance

Find relief from a common runner complaint with these 14 moves.

No sit-ups or planks — I used this simple standing ab exercise to boost my core strength and work on my hip stability

Credit: Shutterstock I’m a marathon runner and a fitness editor, so I know that, when it comes to getting across the finish line, a strong core is as important as strong legs. I’ve already shared my ...

The 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing

But how often are you stretching your hip flexors? Probably not very often, right? Despite being a core group of muscles used ...

Not sit-ups or lunges — I use this simple Pilates exercise to sculpt strong obliques, inner thighs and hip stabilizers

Here's how to do the side-lying Pilates double leg lift.

4 Standing Exercises That Restore Stair-Climbing Strength Faster Than Lunges After 60

A certified trainer shares 4 standing exercises that restore stair-climbing strength after 60 — no lunges, less joint strain, ...
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I was doing a popular exercise for a bigger butt when I fractured my hip — don’t make my mistake

A personal trainer has warned of the dangers of “ego lifting” after she claims smashing a personal best in the gym left her hospitalized — when she snapped her right hip bone. Kristina Schmidt, 24, ...
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9 balance exercises that boost strength and prevent falls

Exercising your feet can help strengthen and protect your body from falls. Hip abductor strength is important for balance and mobility, regardless of yourage. Doing split squats or lunges increases ...