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Landmine rotations strengthen your core, hips, arms and shoulders without hurting your back. Here's how to do them.
You won’t develop washboard abs from doing this workout, but it will help you achieve something far more important—a functionally strong body that can handle what life throws at it.
While doing crunches and situps may activate the abs, these exercises don't target as many core muscles—like your obliques—compared to functional core exercises.
It’s best to practice this abdominal bracing technique before going into more advanced exercises in order to ensure your core is engaged and ready for action, Carnation says.
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While sit-ups and crunches might be seen as the cornerstone of ab and core workouts, they’re far from the only moves that get results. Plenty of other exercises take you off the mat and onto your feet ...
In "Yoga Fix: Functional Movement for a Pain-Free Body" (DK Red, Jan. 21), Erin Motz offers up doable moves to combat the aches and pains of middle age.
Don’t isolate your abs—integrate them with the rest of your body for a more effective, efficient, functional core workout!
On top of making everyday tasks feel easier and safer, integrating functional core exercises in your routine can also elevate your overall fitness performance. For instance, a stronger core means ...