To do a plank, engage your core and keep a straight line from your head to your heels. Planks strengthen your core, improve balance, and help burn calories. Speak with a healthcare provider before ...

If you’ve ever tried them, you know side planks are challenging­—even more than regular planks. But they’re a critical move, says Keli Roberts, an exercise physiologist with the American College of ...

Another week, another plank challenge — we just can’t seem to get enough of them at Tom’s Guide. As my colleague recently said when trying planks with knee taps every day for a week — the exercise can ...

When you think about strengthening and toning your body, the forearms likely aren't the first thing that comes to mind. But they play a crucial role in many everyday activities since they are ...

The starburst side plank variation strengthens the shoulders, abs and obliques. Here's why we love it at Tom's Guide.

Build a lean, strong core with five bodyweight routines for power, balance, and endurance. No equipment. In 10 to 15 minutes.

Before yoga, my core strength was on the lam. I’d dutifully lie down after a step aerobics class and squeeze out three minutes of crunches and crunch variations. Over the years, I’ve grown to loathe ...

This article originally appeared on health.com. Spring and summer bring more than just sunshine. The warmer months also mean showing more skin, whether it’s in short shorts at a picnic, a strapless ...

You don’t need a pricey gym membership or a set of weights to start building upper-body strength—just your own body. Whether you're tight on time, space, or equipment, bodyweight arm exercises offer a ...

Watching the athletes at the Olympic winter games dominating snow and ice as they fly through the air at impressive heights and speeds may leave you wondering: How do you train for such athletic feats ...