Basketball is the sport I grew up playing the most back in the 1970s. But these days, whenever I play with a 40-and-older group (what I call the “belly-bumper” crowd) the game becomes far less ...

VERY FEW EXERCISES have names that evoke anything more than describing the action taking place when you perform them. Think squats, curls, lunges—all helpfully explanatory, but not exciting. When ...

That's why Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. uses smart variations of standard exercises like the row to spice up his workout. Flipping the script doesn't just change your ...

Are you looking to build your core and take your plank to the next level? Consider trying the renegade row. One of the best things about the renegade row is it doesn’t require a ton of fancy (and ...

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.

Balance on your hands and toes with your body in one straight line, hands underneath your shoulders and feet hip-width distance apart. To make this move more challenging, elevate your feet onto a step ...

Until very recently, my upper body strength has been questionable, at best. My core strength, however, has never been better - something I’m attributing to my dedication to home Pilates workouts and ...

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day can be treacherous from a health and wellness perspective. Holiday gatherings inevitably include higher consumption of salt, sugar, fat and alcohol.

When you think of training your upper body, your mind likely jumps to muscles like the biceps, triceps, shoulders, and chest. Yes, these are all so important for a strong bod. But your routine may be ...