Last week I discussed the great importance of squatting and bending. These basic exercises are simple and incredibly effective for anyone, regardless of age and goal orientation. The challenge is ...

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

If two feels too tough, use one weight at a time. Either alternate sides or drop one dumbbell completely and perform all reps ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Body-weight exercises help ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent study suggests that functional fitness, which focuses on workout moves that mimic everyday tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, and twisting, can add years to your ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! When you hear “duck walk” you probably think of a quacking ...

In earlier times, movement was inherent in being human—our ancestors were foraging, running, walking, stretching, lifting, and bending throughout the day. In our modern world, however, many of us lead ...

What Is the Body’s Core? Your body’s core is the term used for the group of muscles within your midsection that stabilize your spine and pelvis. Several muscles and groups of muscles make up the core ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...