How to: Stand standing with feet slightly closer than hip-width, band above ankles. Step out to the right as you lower into a squat. Stand, returning to start, then repeat to the left. That's one rep.

Don't get me wrong; I love using weights to build stronger, more defined legs—but it IS absolutely possible to see results without them. Whether you're working out at home from a teeny-tiny bedroom or ...

Most likely you've seen someone at the gym waddling back and forth, taking small steps, with a small elastic band around their legs. These are resistance bands and can come in quite handy while ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to get stronger. Especially as you get older, it's important to ...

In addition to strengthening all the major muscles of the lower body, moves like the clamshell and lateral walk also switch up the planes of motion, which is important for runners who spend most of ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Sure, gym standbys like barbells and dumbbells are among the top tools of the fitness trade—they’re standbys for a reason, after all. But even the most dedicated iron-pumper should mix it up on ...

When you talk about strengthening your core, you’re probably thinking about your abs. In particular, you may be focusing on your rectus abdominus (that’s the six-pack muscle). The rectus abdominus ...