Almost every gym has a gym ball (AKA Swiss, exercise or stability ball), but you rarely see it used. That’s a pity because it adds another dimension to core exercises. “One of my favorite reasons for ...

This abs workout at home uses a medicine ball to add resistance, rotation, and control to core training. The routine targets ...

For cyclists, our ability to stabilize our core, and by extension our entire body, has a huge impact on our bike handling skills. Solid stability also plays a role in feeling strong and confident when ...

Nothing will humble you like an exercise ball. Working with an exercise ball can also help you improve your sense of your body in space, a.k.a. proprioception, Jeffers explains. “Stability ball ...

The Swiss ball—also known as an exercise, stability, or physio ball—is one of the best tools for building core strength, thanks to its inherent wobbliness. Whether you hold it, lean against it, or ...

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 ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. Credit...Gritchelle Fallesgon for The New York Times Supported by By Jenny Marder To perform well at ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Balance training is a necessary element of a functional fitness routine, helping you effectively perform all the activities of daily life, from tying your shoes to dodging a puddle on the sidewalk. A ...