A classic lower-body movement that improves muscle strength, balance, and long-term joint health—no equipment required.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The plank is a go-to bodyweight core workout in many people’s training ...

Recent scientific findings have upended long-standing assumptions about strength training. Research now shows that bodyweight exercises can lead to muscle growth comparable to traditional ...

Bodyweight training builds strength without needing any equipment. Strength training supports your overall health, mood and daily function at any age. Start slow, focus on form and warm up to prevent ...

Functional strength, mobility, and power reduce fall risk and support independence as we age. Joshua Hash recommends 11 bodyweight exercises emphasizing mobility, posture, and whole-body strength.

Training from home can be a tricky situation for many reasons. Aside from potentially not having access to equipment, it can feel as though the time away from the gym will result in a loss of strength ...

If you’ve been training for a while, you’ve probably heard the saying that abs are built in the kitchen. There’s truth to that, but diet alone won’t carve them out. Even with the cleanest eating ...

You don’t need a pricey gym membership or a set of weights to start building upper-body strength—just your own body. Whether you're tight on time, space, or equipment, bodyweight arm exercises offer a ...

Fitness Beyond the Scale Women’s fitness today is no longer about chasing a number on the scale. It’s about strength, resilience, confidence, and control over one’s body. Across gyms, studios, and ...

When it comes to our fitness routine, summer can throw a wrench in even the best-laid plans. Erratic schedules make it more difficult to consistently prioritize workouts, hot weather can make ...

Calisthenics may sound like a fancy form of fitness, but it’s really as basic as it gets. The term refers to exercises that you do using just your bodyweight, meaning you don’t need any additional ...