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 ...

Research shows that carries are the best functional core exercise that you can do to help you strengthen for daily life. The term “functional core training” gets thrown around a lot, and can mean many ...

Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun? Credit...Yuvraj Khanna, Bryan Bennett, Zack Wittman, and Logan Cyrus for The New York Times Supported by By ...

The “core” refers to the main muscles in the trunk of the body. They help protect the spine, provide stability, and increase strength. Strengthening the core muscles can improve athletic performance, ...

If you want a six-pack, it's a mistake to spend too long on ab exercises, a personal trainer said. Instead, prioritize fat loss through compound exercises and a calorie deficit, Patrick Wilson said.

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 ...

The core is more than just the six-pack abs everyone fantasizes about. As the "crossroads" of the kinetic chain, the core is the link between our upper body and our lower body. Stretching from just ...

Pilates trainer Aliyah Hatcher shares the best Pilates core exercises that make it into every single one of the sessions she teaches. Since your core is the guiding force in every move you make—both ...

The core muscles give vital support to your lower back and help you stand, maintain balance, and carry out important movements. We look at some effective core exercises for seniors, the correct way to ...