You deserve a better ab workout than crunches. Strength training can help you build an athletic core. Equipment like a slam ball or medicine balls provides a more dynamic workout for gains. Stability ...

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 ...

Unlock the true power of the medicine ball with this ultimate full-body workout guide. From explosive slams and wall balls to ...

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

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Hold a medicine ball by your right hip. Use your hips and arms to swiftly arc it up in front of the chest and throw it to the left. You ...

If you haven't added these functional core moves to your routine, do so, stat. They help with everything from walking up the stairs to carrying groceries. Some people add core work into their routine ...

J. Lo's trainer recommends using a medicine ball regularly for good reason—it's a low-investment piece of equipment that easily levels up otherwise too easy movements, plus it's especially good for ...

If you want to strengthen your core, doing hundreds of crunches won't help. In fact, you should stop doing crunches because they aren't good for your back. If you want a strong core, you've got to ...

The only core move I've really done with a stability ball is stir the pot, and that one exercise is tough enough to instill some major respect for this underrated piece of equipment. When I saw that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Our core is the cradle of our body’s movement—it’s simply impossible to ride at our best and happiest ...

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