The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

If you’ve grown bored of your basic mat routine for core workouts, incorporating resistance band ab exercises can help you switch it up and even intensify your results. The versatile, simple, and ...

Although I personally favour doing exercises that develop deep core muscles over building a six-pack, I won’t deny I like to work both. One area I love focusing on in particular is my obliques. Why?

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MUSCLE IS BUILT using resistance. That resistance is most commonly created by loading up barbells, ...

Apart from being used for muscle building, resistance training, and being used for aiding pull-ups for beginners, bands (long or short bands) are excellent for corrective exercises. In fact, a lot of ...

Marcela Perea, owner and personal trainer for CrossFit 100 in Glendale, Wi., demonstrates the banded rotation exercise. This is great for core training and stabilization. 5 Questions with LeRoy Butler ...