Forget Kegels—a Pilates instructor shares four simple moves to strengthen your pelvic floor

Kegel exercises—moves that involve squeezing, lifting and relaxing the pelvic area—are an incredibly effective way to ...

Not sit-ups or lunges — I use this simple Pilates exercise to sculpt strong obliques, inner thighs and hip stabilizers

Squeeze your inner thighs together and lift both legs towards the ceiling, controlling the movement with your obliques — the muscles that run along the side of your abs. Pause at the top, then lower ...

I'm a Certified Personal Trainer and Here Are 5 Chair Exercises Women Over 55 Should Do to Strengthen and Firm Inner Thighs Without Squats

A certified trainer shares 5 chair exercises that firm inner thigh looseness after 55 better than squats—seated, joint-friendly moves.
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Can one simple Pilates move strengthen your core and thighs?

The side-lying double leg lift may look simple, but it targets your deep core, obliques, and hips with controlled movements.
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Obliques: The overlooked core muscles that support your spine, posture and balance

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.

I'm a Trainer and These 5 Bed Exercises Are What I Recommend for Inner Thigh Strength After 55

Inner thigh exercises in bed after 55 to help firm looseness, a CSCS coach shares 5 low-impact moves that work.
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Obliques: The overlooked core muscles that support your spine, posture and balance

(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...