Really want to get into the deepest parts of your core? How about a plank? There are difficult varieties like the hardstyle plank and eight-point plank, a favorite of pro surfer Lakey Peterson. There ...

The first exercise is simply holding a plank for 60 seconds. I usually do an elbow plank, but if it's more comfortable, you can also hold a plank in push-up position with your arms extended straight ...

The world of fitness has crowned a new champion in core training, and it’s not the traditional sit-up. The plank, a deceptively simple exercise, has captured the attention of fitness enthusiasts ...

(CNN) — Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are ...

IDK about you, but the only time I really, truly pay attention to my posture is when I'm working out (or when someone tells me to stop slouching). So you can imagine how garbage mine is the rest of ...

Whether you’re taking a group fitness class or following an exercise DVD at home, it’s a sure bet that you’ll be doing planks at some point during the workout—and for good reason. Planks are the ...

My clients aren’t exactly requesting to do mountain climbers — they are super tough! But they also torch calories and work your entire body. Mountain climbers, named after the challenging workout of ...

Because there are so many other fun things you could be doing during summer days (and nights) than working out, an emphasis on “efficiency workouts” — which are exactly as you’d imagine — is crucial.