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Stop doing 100s of sit-ups: I'm a personal trainer, and I use 'bear plank openers' to build strong abs and hips instead
By Sam Hopes published
You can replace sit-ups with core exercises like the bear plank opener, which strengthens your hips and blasts your abs and shoulders.

I'm a personal trainer: Here's why I use the 'floating pigeon' pose to relieve tight hips and sculpt a strong core
By Sam Hopes last updated
Floating pigeon stretch releases tension in your hips and glutes; here's how to do it and the benefits.

Not sit-ups or crunches: I saw real results in my core when I swapped them for this simple Pilates ab exercise
By Jane McGuire last updated
Here's why the Pilates dead bug is the ab exercise you should be focusing on, and the progressions to try.

I'm a 35-year-old personal trainer trying to build (and maintain) muscle and strength as I age: 3 essential moves I swear by
By Sam Hopes last updated
As a personal trainer, I recommend adding these three exercises to your routine to build a strong body and prevent falls and injuries as you age.

I trained like JLo using this 3-move dumbbell workout from a celebrity personal trainer — here's what happened to my core
By Lucy Miller last updated
A celebrity trainer reveals how Jennifer Lopez trains her core in her 50s, featuring dead bugs, downward dog variations and V-holds with a reach.

No, not planks or sit-ups — here's the one abs exercise you need for elite core strength and stability without weights
By Sam Hopes last updated
Hollow knee tucks are a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core and hips without hurting your spine. Here's how to do them.

I’m a personal trainer: I added these 3 balance moves to my daily routine, and they've changed how I move
By Sam Hopes last updated
These three balance exercises can be added to your daily routine to build strength and stability in your joints and muscles.

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors: this simple test can assess your fall risk as you get older. Here’s how long you should be able to do it
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
One of the best ways to assess your fall risk as you age is by doing the single-leg balance test, and it can be done by almost anyone.
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