Fitness pros share their favorite exercises to do in the swimming pool. (Getty Creative) Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool ...

This exercise helps you work on your core, shoulders, and upper body muscles, which are essential for swimming well. By making these muscles stronger, swimmers can maintain better posture and ...

A plank engages multiple core muscles simultaneously, improving overall stability and endurance - Andrew Crowley for The Telegraph We all dream of a flat stomach or even a six-pack, but there are ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain. To perform well ...

What do you picture when you hear someone say 'core exercise'? Likely, you imagine the someone non-stop crunches or a plank being held for days on end. Sounds kind of dull, right? Well, if you're ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

It can be easy to get in an abs workout rut, doing crunches, sit-ups, or planks on repeat. While planks have plenty of benefits, allow me to spice up your core workout with a new go-to move: scissor ...

Swimming might be a low-impact exercise but it can be tough on the back, shoulders, and core muscles, which is where Pilates for swimmers comes in. The movements help work all these areas, boosting ...

While it’s true that age ain’t nothing but a number, we can’t ignore it altogether. Especially when it comes to our bodies and how we train them through exercise as we get older. Our bodies also don’t ...

The core muscles are located at the center of your body. They extend from your ribcage and go down your pelvis and hips. They include the muscles that support your spine and go right down to your ...