Not squats or lunges — I do this simple Pilates exercise 3x a week to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings, build deep core stability and reduce lower back pain

By working on the glutes and core, you’ll protect your lower back from injury and improve the alignment of your hips. This ...
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The Exercises You Should Be Doing for a Strong Core

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.

Marching Vs. Wall Sits: Which 5-Minute Workout Better Protects Your Heart And Bone Health?

Marching and wall sits are kinds of workouts that can offer specific health benefits. These 5-minute workouts can improve your heart and bone health, but they also have certain side effects that you ...
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Forget crunches — this personal trainer’s 7-move dumbbell workout builds core strength and improves posture

You don’t need to crunch your way into oblivion to build a stronger core. There are plenty more effective ab and core exercises out there, and adding a dumbbell into the mix is a great way to level ...