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9 Unexpected Benefits of Plank Exercises

Strengthen more than just your core muscles with the humble-yet-mighty plank.
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11 Exercises for Boosting Strength and Fitness That Are Lower Impact Than Burpees

Burpees are a popular exercise, but they can put a lot of stress on your joints. You can swap burpees for other lower-impact ...

The Best Whole-Body Workout to Complement Your Training

Stand with feet together. Shift weight to right leg. Hold a weight in each hand down by sides. Keeping back flat, core engaged, and shoulders down and back, hinge at hips by sending glutes straight ...

‘I did a Copenhagen plank nearly every day for a month and noticed these changes’

Why one trainer calls the plank variation "no joke." ...

‘I’m a Trainer, and These 4 "Bad" Gym Behaviors Can Actually Level Up Your Training'

Here's my coaching hot take.

The strength-training formula scientifically proven to make you a better runner

The best moves, plus ideal reps, sets, and weight.
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I had a heart attack in my 60s – this is how I rebuilt my fitness

'A key part of my approach to ageing is to keep working,' says Sir Muir Gray ...

5 Bed Exercises That Restore Lower Body Strength Faster Than Gym Machines After 60

Bed exercises for seniors, trainer Michael Betts shares 5 moves to rebuild lower-body strength after 60, no gym needed.

6 Standing Exercises That Flatten Belly Overhang Faster Than Planks After 55

Standing core exercises after 55, a CPT shares 6 moves that burn more calories than planks to reduce belly overhang.