Atwood's machine is the name of a device that looks like this: Also known as "two masses on a pulley". Surprisingly, this simple device comes up a lot in intro physics texts. It also brings up some ...

While you can work your abs lying down, the most effective core exercises are functional moves done standing. Functional exercises mimic everyday moves and easily translate to real-life activities.

Today at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Show, I discovered my next workout machine: Michael Chladil’s Rope and Pulley. Seriously, gone are the elliptical and the rowing machine—I’m going to ...