For most people, starting a kettlebell routine at 60 will be more challenging than it would be at 20, but the benefits of working with these weights will often outweigh the difficulties.

You can learn how to box at home without equipment by practicing shadow boxing and using DVDs and books.

Join LIVESTRONG's 4-week Plank Challenge to get flat abs in time for summer. We'll show you how you can work toward a stronger, healthier and sexier you without any equipment!

Aside from just building chiseled abs, strengthening your core with planks will help prevent back injuries and improve your posture.

A bad back can be a royal pain in the … well, back. And it’s on the rise, whether because of using computers and mobile phones all day, carrying heavy “it” purses and cool messenger bags, or sitting in chairs for hours on end.

When the sun is shining and the temperatures begin to rise, it’s Mother Nature’s call to get outdoors! Step up your training routine as you dig your toes into the sand and feel the ocean breeze.

Read on for the best 12 no-crunch core exercises. They'll train your entire midsection, prepare you for movement, and yes, give you the foundation for a carved set of abs.

To simultaneously lose thigh fat and build size in your butt, your workout regimen should include both cardiovascular exercise and weight training. It’s not possible to target your thighs for fat loss, however.

Nothing says “confidence” like strong shoulders. Though you may not think of them often, your shoulders can actually improve your posture and make your waist look slimmer. That is, if you train them properly.

Pedometers can motivate a person to exercise, but it can be tricky to know exactly how far you have gone and how many calories you have burned. However, simple math formulas can help you make a relatively accurate estimate.

Dr. Stuart McGill, a biomechanist and spine researcher, has three core exercises that he believes will help prevent back pain.

The health and fitness benefits of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) are well documented: It increases your aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels, helps you establish and sustain healthy blood pressure, increases your cardiovascular health, increases your insulin sensitivity, makes for a healthier cholesterol prof