Gym ball exercises are the underrated Pilates alternative. They challenge the core, shoulders, arms, and back in a similar way and use a versatile fitness essential. I love a Pilates workout at home.

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Before you chuck that dusty old stability ball from your garage into the donation pile, hear us out. You might think they’re just for fitness influencers or older adults in aerobics classes, but ...

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, ...

Grab a Pilates ball and build core strength and stability ...

Ab exercises tend to conjure up images of endless sit-ups, leg lifts on a mat and planks. While these movements have their place, standing ab exercises work your core muscles more closely to how they ...

Lower ab exercises like hollow holds, lying leg raises, and Russian twists help strengthen the deep core muscles for ...

Which slam ball exercises are best? Slam ball exercises are a terrific way to work your whole body. Often weighted with sand to reduce bounce and rolling, these rubber-coated balls are lifted and ...