During his 45-minute martial arts demonstration Wednesday, Legacy Martial Arts Director Jake Davis taught participants some ...

Get into a half-kneeling position on the mat, one foot forward and both knees bent 90 degrees. Hold a kettlebell by the ...

Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance.

Ever since training for and completing the London marathon two years ago, Jess Pritchard has been left with a nagging feeling that's been hard to shift. “What started as a small niggle in my lower ...

It’s normal to find the plank tough. The move demands strength in multiple muscle groups—to maintain the hold, keep your hips lifted but buttocks down, and a straight line from head to heels—all while ...

Most runners are aware of the fact – if only grudgingly – that strength training is a vital component of a well-rounded training plan. As running coach Britany Williams says, no matter your speed, ...

Exercise trends come and go, but a solid core exercise is always in demand. While there are plenty to choose from, it's a fact that not all exercises are created equal for this part of the body. Some ...

The Coast Guard is changing its physical fitness assessments. The service announced this week that all military personnel will be required to undergo mandatory physical fitness tests, or PFTs, ...

The plank is one of the most underrated exercises in bodyweight fitness. Planks for beginners start with the low plank (a.k.a forearm plank) and build up to high plank, side plank, reverse plank and ...

A plank is a core exercise that requires glute and leg strength, as well as shoulder stability. To hold a plank, you need to keep your spine neutral and support it with your abdominal muscles. That ...

Fitness and wellness expert Michele Cuffe demonstrates the proper way to do the plank exercise and shares the amount of time everyone should be able to do it depending on their age.