Pilates pro Simone de la Rue demonstrates how to do a plank jack—aka the ultimate cardio and core-strengthening move—with proper form. A little known fact about planks: In addition to working nearly ...

Planks and jumping jacks are perfectly fine workout moves. But if you combine the two together, you can actually get an even better total-body workout. Meet: the plank jack! Plank jacks involve ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Planks, which have elements of Pilates, yoga, and stretching, require little space. They ...

There aren't a lot of exercises that can claim to improve pelvic floor health and heart health in one, but the jack plank ...

Introducing the timeless plank exercise: a cornerstone of core training renowned for its ability to strengthen and define the abdominal muscles. But the question stands, how long should you hold a ...

Everyone wants a strong core. The first thing I ask every new Drucker Fitness client is what their fitness goals are. To this day, I have never had a client who did not mention having "ripped abs" or ...

Cardio is out and strength training is becoming the focus when it comes to losing weight. Nicole Aurigemma, MS physiology at Women's Health and Exercise Lab at Penn State said, "Having more muscle is ...

Directions: Perform each exercise for 30 seconds, and repeat. Cool down with a few minutes of stretching (find inspiration here). This cardio move is great for runners; it not only works the lower ...

You may have noticed planks landing a starring role in many of your fitness classes recently. Everything from boxing to barre to yoga seems to be big on planking these days. And we're not talking ...

A slimmer waist is a goal I hear from many clients — especially this time of year. While strengthening and toning the midsection is beneficial for many reasons, I always like to remind people that ...

This particular cardio-core move has become a mainstay in a wide range of modalities, from HIIT to boxing to Pilates. It involves holding a plank while jumping your legs in and out, mimicking the ...