Why I Stopped Doing Sit-Ups and Started Doing These Core Exercises Instead

Exercises like dead bugs help lengthen and strengthen the hip flexors in a controlled position, which improves form and can help offset the effects of sitting too much, adds Dickinson. Lie faceup, ...

Forget sit-ups — I’m training for my sixth marathon and use this exercise to strengthen my hips, activate my deep core and build functional alignment

Here's the ab exercise to add to your routine.
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If You Want Running to Feel Easier, Add These 4 Exercises to Your Training Routine

If your goal is to get faster, then you’re probably focused on nailing all of the speed workouts (intervals, tempo runs, and hill sprints) scheduled on your calendar. While practicing quicker paces is ...

If You Can Hold These 3 Bed Positions After 65, Your Core Is Top-Tier

Core strength exercises for seniors, from trainer Michael Betts. Try 3 bed-position tests to see if your core is top-tier after 65.
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Strength Training for Runners Is a Thing—and You Don’t Want to Skip It

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...