You'll need better moves to build a functional core. Here’s how you can upgrade your workouts.

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You deserve a better ab workout than crunches. Strength training can help you build an athletic core. Equipment like a slam ball or medicine balls provides a more dynamic workout for gains. Stability ...

A stability ball can turn simple movements into full-body challenges that improve core stability, balance, and posture while protecting your joints. From beginner-friendly wall squats to advanced ...

If you're all about home workouts right now, mix up your routine with a Pilates ball! These mini flexible balls are very affordable and versatile, ranging in price and size. You can get a 9-inch ball ...

The only core move I've really done with a stability ball is stir the pot, and that one exercise is tough enough to instill some major respect for this underrated piece of equipment. When I saw that ...

The Swiss ball—also known as an exercise, stability, or physio ball—is one of the best tools for building core strength, thanks to its inherent wobbliness. Whether you hold it, lean against it, or ...

Pilates is known for its gentle yet effective approach to building strength, flexibility, and balance. Over the years, it has become a go-to workout for people who want results without putting excess ...

We'd never strong-arm you, but there are so many benefits to adding a medicine ball to your workout. (Getty Images) I'll admit it: For years, I avoided adding a medicine ball to my workouts. Frankly, ...

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Many of the workouts utilize props, including weights, core sliders, and resistance bands, plus a yoga mat, chair, and a small Pilates ball (also known as a core ball, balance ball, or yoga ball).