We'd never strong-arm you, but there are so many benefits to adding a medicine ball to your workout. (Getty Images) I'll admit it: For years, I avoided adding a medicine ball to my workouts. Frankly, ...

Functional core strength should always be a priority ...

Sit on the ball with your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on the ball, or on your hips to make it more challenging.

You'll need better moves to build a functional core. Here’s how you can upgrade your workouts.

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Balance training prevents falls, especially as you age. Try foot rolls, hip mobility to extension, and split squats or lunges ...

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...

Your pelvic floor muscles need to be strengthened just like any other muscles in your body. And some core exercises engage the pelvic floor muscles, too. Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the ...

Build a core that supports how you move, lift and live ...