Russian twists tend to be a staple in many core workouts, and for good reason: This exercise boosts the strength and stability of your obliques, which can actually improve your running performance.

Being a former gymnast, I'd like to think my balance and stability are still on point. In reality, though, I'm not as nimble as I used to be (she says as a mid-twenty-something), so I'm always up for ...

The muscles at the sides of your waist, known as the oblique muscles, are responsible for twisting your upper torso while your hips stay in place. This standing twist exercise will help you work out ...

The up-and-down movement of your average ab exercise is as boring as it is fraught with the risk of muscle imbalance and injury. Plus, its not likely to do much to sculpt the lower abs you need for a ...

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. Kids are wrapping up classes and summer vacations are in the works. We have beach trips, pool parties, barbecues and water park adventures among many ...

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If you have five or ten spare minutes and one of the best yoga mats or even just a thick blanket and enough floor space, you ...

A new gym outfit is enough to boost workout motivation for many, and while that typically means new activewear, such as shorts or leggings, for Angela Roth, it means exercising in jeans. A 2020 ...