The core plays a key role in our overall physical health and daily movement. Not only is this area of the body responsible for maintaining proper posture, stability and balance, but a strong core also ...

This workout is short — just 10 minutes — and requires no equipment. But it packs in a lot of work. PS Fit instructor Natalie White designed it to target your abs, core, and thighs, and she'll have ...

After recently challenging myself to do an entire week of Pilates instead of my usual gym sessions, I’ve realised Pilates is one of those love–hate relationships for this gym and running bunny. Sure, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's why it pays to dedicate focused training time on your core. You can start with these ab exercises ...

One day during a random workout, I decided to set a goal to practice Pilates every day for a month. I was already loving the Pilates classes on my favorite motivational tool: Lululemon Studio Mirror.

They're the mantras of all fitness classes, "Tighten those abs!" "Engage your core!" but do you actually know what muscles you're engaging? While "abs" and "core" tend to be used synonymously, the ...

A strong core means stability, fewer injuries, and better posture and balance during exercise. While you might be familiar with the abdominal exercises that engage the outer abdominal muscles — think ...

Tumbling is a form of gymnastics involving acrobatic movements. It's also a part of cheerleading. I took a lesson to learn the basics and was surprised by how challenging even a forward roll was. I ...

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