RUNNERS NEED MORE than just running to stay strong. You'll be at your best when you take the time to train the rest of your body to handle the strain of your pavement-pounding, high-volume mileage—and ...

If you dread planks, crunches, and floor workouts, there’s good news—your best core routine might not require lying down at ...

Focus on the entire torso, which includes everything on the front, side and back from your hips to your shoulders. Think of them as muscles you need to balance. Thanks for your career of service. I ...

This simple move is becoming a must-have for runners and strength athletes alike.

In the first edition of our six-part core lab, Tonal Instructors Dr. Liz Letchford & Coach Paul Wright guide you through a workout to build a strong foundation. To kick-off your conditioning this ...

Strength training is important for everyone. We all need this type of movement to build and maintain muscle and to stay healthy and mobile as we age. Stephanie Mansour, a personal trainer, weight-loss ...

“Engage your core” is a common cue in exercise classes, but core activation is actually a pretty automatic process. In fact, during most movements, your core muscles naturally activate to stabilize ...

Training your abs is considered such a fundamental part of fitness routines nowadays that some of the best gyms host workout classes dedicated solely to strengthening your core. But for those of you ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. Credit...Gritchelle Fallesgon for The New York Times Supported by By Jenny Marder To perform well at ...