The best ways to measure your fitness, according to science

VO2 max? Mile time? Experts break down the most common health metrics and reveal which ones actually best reflect on your ...

5 Best Bodyweight Exercises That Keep You Stronger Than 30-Year-Olds After 45

After 45, build muscle with five bodyweight moves: squats, bridges, planks, side planks, and pushups. Form tips and ...

6 Morning Bodyweight Moves That Build Strength Faster Than Gym Workouts After 60

Build strength after 60 with six morning bodyweight moves that improve balance, mobility, and posture. No equipment required.

No, not sit-ups! All you need is 12 minutes to shred your core and boost stability

Strengthen your abs and obliques with this 12-minute core circuit that you can do anywhere without any equipment bar a yoga mat.
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Swap planks for five more functional core exercises, as cherry picked by a certified trainer

Pritchard recommends performing three sets of each exercise, working for 40 seconds, then resting for 20 seconds. “Sprinkle ...

I did 50 shoulder taps every day for a month – and this is what it did to my core

My weekly workout routine involves MetCons (workouts combining functional strength and cardio), barbell technique sessions, ...

Jennifer Aniston's trainer shares her 3-step longevity workout — and why you shouldn't train to failure

At 56, Jennifer Aniston stays in shape with weightlifting and bursts of cardio — and you won't beat her at a plank, her ...

Socceroos Depth Chart: Rowles choice? Australia's left back dilemma

With injury clouds hanging over Jordy Bos, Aziz Behich and Jacob Italiano, is Kye Rowles the man to fill-in at left back for ...

Five full-body workout routines to achieve your fitness goals, approved by experts

Training everything all at once is the oldest – and best – fitness hack in the book. Here's five expert-approved ones to keep ...
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Strengthen Your Core From Every Angle With These Functional Exercises

Our bodies move in various directions to perform tasks such as picking up a child, carrying luggage, or getting up and down ...
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Crunches vs. Planks: Which Is Better for Building Core Strength and Ab Definition?

Both core exercises can strengthen and tone your abs, improving stability and balance while building a visible six-pack. But ...

Pilates for Beginners: 6 easy at-home exercises you can do without weights

Pilates is quickly becoming the next big thing in the world of fitness. While YouTubers like Cassey Ho popularised the exercise by forming a channel (Blogilates) and even an athleisure brand (POPFLEX) ...