Ah, the plank. It may just be one of the most intimidating exercises. Anyone who has shook their way through one knows that the isometric exercise appears simple, but is anything but. To the contrary, ...

A plank is more difficult than it looks. You have to use all of your muscle groups, including your core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and legs. It’s normal to struggle to do a plank. Many of my ...

The plank exercise has earned its place as a staple in fitness routines worldwide, combining simplicity with effectiveness. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced athlete, planks offer a versatile ...

I often use the term "functional" when describing exercises or workouts that support activities of daily living. It has been a part of my vernacular since functional training modalities became ...

Start in a regular forearm plank position. While holding a plank, reach one arm back and tap your hip, then return back to the starting position. Alternate arms throughout the exercise to make sure ...

Check out Women's Health's Fitness Faceoff every week to learn which moves will best help you reach your fit goals. Here's this week's faceoff: The real secret to a sexy stomach is carving out those ...

Most likely you've seen someone at the gym waddling back and forth, taking small steps, with a small elastic band around their legs. These are resistance bands and can come in quite handy while ...

Hard truth: you can't expect to do the same workout over and over and continue seeing results. Instead, you have to establish a base level of fitness and then build on the moves as you get stronger.

The plank works the entire body — the core, abs, arms, back, shoulders, glutes and lower body, and it can help with back pain. I recommend that my clients include this low-impact exercise regularly in ...

You don't need an hour in the gym or a complicated training plan to start burning fat. All you need is ten minutes, a clear space on the floor, and a mindset that's ready to move. This workout is ...

Start in a plank position, arms extended directly under your shoulders. Reach your left arm straight out to shoulder height and raise your right leg out to hip height. Contract your abs and focus on ...

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