Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. (TODAY Illustration / Courtesy Stephanie Mansour) For a strong and ...

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While everyone likes the look of a sculpted midriff, strong abs are also about supporting your spine, improving posture, and protecting your lower back. The key isn’t endless crunches, but ...

Sometimes life pushes you toward an either-or choice—cook at home or eat out, grab the kettlebells or stick with dumbbells...you get the picture. But fitness doesn’t have to live in that split world.

Staying fit and healthy can be tough, especially when life gets busy. Between work, family, and other commitments, it's easy to let exercise fall by the wayside. But what if you could fit in an ...

Unlock functional strength and age-proof your body with these beginner-friendly movements. Discover why Pilates is the secret weapon for building a resilient lower body without heavy weights.

From gardening to grocery shopping, back pain makes everything harder. Kate Lillis, instructor and owner of Colorado Active Pilates in Loveland, Colo., says back pain is most often caused by the ...

For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and eventually became a certified Pilates instructor. I had tried ...

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...