Health

4 Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core as Effectively as a Plank

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight ...

Forget squats and lunges! This simple Pilates exercise strengthens your entire posterior chain and builds core stability

The exercise I often use to strengthen my posterior chain, spine, and core is the Pilates swimmers. It might look like you’re ...

No sit-ups, crunches, or planks — this is the staple Pilates exercise I use to build endurance in my core

Exhale and curl your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor. Reach your arms by your side and hover them a few inches off ...

This is the staple Pilates exercise I use to build endurance in my core

How to do Pilates hundreds, and the variations to try ...
Runner's World

Guide to Strength Training: Total-Body Workout With Core Focus

Think of your core as the transfer center for your runs. It pushes power from your upper body through your legs, while keeping you upright and stable through each step you take. You need all the ...

I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength

Here's how to do the pilates double leg stretch ...
Women's Health

9 overlooked exercises every runner needs to get faster, stronger and more injury-resistant

Most runners are aware of the fact – if only grudgingly – that strength training is a vital component of a well-rounded training plan. As running coach Britany Williams says, no matter your speed, ...

Your Form Can Make or Break the Final Miles of a Race. Here’s How to Improve it in Training.

Strength training can help improve your force production and absorption capabilities, which leads to a more efficient stride, ...