In case you didn't already know, adding weights to your workouts is a sure-fire way to up the intensity and reach all kinds of goals, whether you're trying to get stronger, lose weight, or even boost ...

This 20-minute dumbbell abs workout is part of the Women's Health 30-Day Workout Challenge. For this part of the exercise program, all you need is a mat and a pair of dumbbells to sculpt and tone your ...

As a fitness editor, I love that deep core shake you get after a minute-long plank. That said, if I’m in a busy gym, or I’m taking my workout outside now the weather is nicer, the chances are I’ll ...

You probably already know that finishing your workouts with a couple of sets of sit-ups won’t get you a six-pack. Targeted abs workouts on top of a progressive strength training plan are a much more ...

You don’t need to crank out endless situps or planks to train your core. In fact, some of the best core exercises don’t look like traditional abs movements at all. Think weighted carries and ...

The only thing better than a 20-minute workout (short and sweet!) is one that sculpts your arms and abs at the same time. Certified personal trainers Nellie Barnett and Mathew Forzaglia's 20-minute ...

As you pass 50, your body doesn’t bounce back the same way it used to. Strength training, consistent activity, and recovery ...

Standing ab exercises offer a functional and comfortable way to strengthen your core, improve posture, and boost balance, ...

To each their own, but I really don't need more than 10 minutes tops to feel my abs beg (no, demand) for a stoppage to the core workout I'm doing. More important than timing is exercise variety, ...

The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...