Here on the Tom’s Guide fitness desk, there’s nothing we love more than a plank variation. Next up on my list of activities to add to my routine for a week was the plank reach, an exercise that works ...

Ah, the plank. It may just be one of the most intimidating exercises. Anyone who has shook their way through one knows that the isometric exercise appears simple, but is anything but. To the contrary, ...

Doing plank reaches can give your metabolism a boost, thanks to the combination of strength training and cardio. As you engage multiple muscle groups at once, your body burns more calories than it ...

Wake up your core and kick your abs into high gear with this circuit workout. It should take you around 20 minutes, and the best part is you won't need any equipment at all. Directions: Warm up with ...

Planking is a great way to add strength-building to your exercise routine. Variations exist to help people of all ability levels. Maintaining a strong core is important for improving stability, ...

I often use the term "functional" when describing exercises or workouts that support activities of daily living. It has been a part of my vernacular since functional training modalities became ...

‘In your 20s and 30s, being able to plank for 45-60 seconds is a solid marker of good core endurance,’ says PT Joseph Webb, who has been in the fitness industry for 17 years. But, Joseph adds: ‘The ...

Hard truth: you can't expect to do the same workout over and over and continue seeing results. Instead, you have to establish a base level of fitness and then build on the moves as you get stronger.

Staying strong after 65 carries a whole new meaning. Rather than focusing on how much weight you can lift, the focus shifts to how well your body moves, stabilizes, and supports itself. That all ...

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