Not sit-ups or lunges — I use this simple Pilates exercise to sculpt strong obliques, inner thighs and hip stabilizers

Here's how to do the side-lying Pilates double leg lift.
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Think Your Core Is Strong? These Pilates 'Flutter Kicks' Will Humility Your Fitness Routine

Even seasoned athletes are finding themselves outmatched by this deep-core burner. Discover why "time under tension" is the secret to true functional stability.
The New York Times

Core Strength Benefits, and Exercises to Improve Your Workout

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 ...
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How to strengthen muscles for stable shoulders

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 Solutions for Back ...

I'm a Trainer and These 5 Bed Exercises Are What I Recommend for Inner Thigh Strength After 55

Inner thigh exercises in bed after 55 to help firm looseness, a CSCS coach shares 5 low-impact moves that work.
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Breathing for better strength: How your breath affects muscle engagement, stability and power

(CNN) — During workouts, do you think about your breathing — or does it just happen in the background? Most people understand the importance of proper exercise form, yet they often overlook the ...

5 Daily Exercises That Restore Muscle Mass Faster Than Gym Machines After 55

Exercises to rebuild muscle after 55: a certified trainer shares 5 daily dumbbell moves to train full-body strength.
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Best Gym Machines for Building Muscle, According to a Personal Trainer

Walk into any gym and you’ll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it’s easy for even the most seasoned lifters to feel overwhelmed. Between the dozen gym machines that claim to ...