You'll need better moves to build a functional core. Here’s how you can upgrade your workouts.

Sit on the ball with your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on the ball, or on your hips to make it more challenging.

We'd never strong-arm you, but there are so many benefits to adding a medicine ball to your workout. (Getty Images) I'll admit it: For years, I avoided adding a medicine ball to my workouts. Frankly, ...

Functional core strength should always be a priority ...

Medicine balls are small, weighted exercise equipment great for strengthening your abs and core. Though you can use just one weight, using multiple sizes can make the workouts more versatile. It's ...

Balance training prevents falls, especially as you age. Try foot rolls, hip mobility to extension, and split squats or lunges ...

Ball raises are a simple yet effective core exercise that helps build strength, stability, and toned abs in midlife. This low ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Any Pilates fans out there will know what a difference a Pilates ball makes. Take my word for it: as someone who has done Pilates almost every week for the past 18 months, classes that include the use ...

Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...