<![CDATA[ Latest from Fit&Well in Bodyweight-exercises ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/cardio-strength-workouts/bodyweight-exercises Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Women in their 40s and 50s should be doing this one underrated type of exercise to improve balance and bone health, according to an expert ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/women-in-their-40s-and-50s-should-be-doing-this-one-underrated-type-of-exercise-to-improve-balance-and-bone-health-according-to-an-expert/ PSgRyqKn2CxDihXVD6Cikj Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says these exercises can help protect your back for the long term ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-physical-therapist-says-these-exercises-can-help-protect-your-back-for-the-long-term/ YYKHRKAzGnAA2DLyYunruN Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do lunges throw you off balance? Here’s how a pro trainer simplifies them for beginners ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/lunges-for-beginners/ a6W3QrrjcbP24nkxd3h7ML Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Too busy to work out? A trainer wants you to try this five-minute full-body routine ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/too-busy-to-work-out-a-trainer-wants-you-to-try-this-five-minute-full-body-routine/ DN3jysC3bP4TsvDsVzVaxY Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This five-minute lower-body workout builds strength and mobility—no equipment needed ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/this-five-minute-lower-body-workout-builds-strength-and-mobility-no-equipment-needed/ TvK8PHrWD5Nya5zkQCbrZk Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:54:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a trainer and this is one move I give my older clients to improve their independence ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/im-a-trainer-and-this-is-one-move-i-give-my-older-clients-to-improve-their-independence/ T7czEFiY2NHiD3CcXLdceF Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:29:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I created this seven-move seated workout for clients managing their heart health ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/i-created-this-seven-move-seated-workout-for-clients-managing-their-heart-health/ F2oobE3hFv48BreCKtewj8 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:41:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ When I train a new client I always use these two abs exercises to teach rock-solid core control ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/when-i-train-a-new-client-i-always-use-these-two-abs-exercises-to-teach-rock-solid-core-control/ cap6LoeD8dKcnRkkpxeHB3 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:30:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why we need to move through different planes of motion and how to do it with just one move ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/why-we-need-to-move-through-different-planes-of-motion-and-how-to-do-it-with-just-one-move/ ZCZFWFnjvNnBBH93Ad34F5 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It’s short, effective and a great option for busy days”—a certified yoga teacher shares the five-minute core routine she relies on when time is tight ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/its-short-effective-and-a-great-option-for-busy-days-a-certified-yoga-teacher-shares-the-five-minute-core-routine-she-relies-on-when-time-is-tight/ 36Jfo3eHs34MtsArTszFuh Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ All you need is 10 minutes and these 10 standing abs exercises to build a strong and stable core ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/all-you-need-is-10-minutes-and-these-10-standing-abs-exercises-to-build-a-strong-and-stable-core/ AqkpCz6Yw956wJouNpASK4 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:23:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ A doctor says all it takes is a “few intentional minutes a day” to improve balance and reduce your risk of falls ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-doctor-says-all-it-takes-is-a-few-intentional-minutes-a-day-to-improve-balance-and-reduce-your-risk-of-falls/ ej2JKf3Gq7BYqwfaymviMa Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:23:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ A barre instructor recommends these three standing exercises if you want to improve your posture and lower-body strength ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-barre-instructor-recommends-these-three-standing-exercises-if-you-want-to-improve-your-posture-and-lower-body-strength/ 5LfSa9cXFkviMALoWqvo6F Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:35:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the one exercise everyone over 65 should be doing, according to a certified personal trainer ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/this-is-the-one-exercise-everyone-over-65-should-be-doing-according-to-a-certified-personal-trainer/ SHuhHUkcUtuCto9JrWXm27 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the one exercise variation that a movement specialist says we should all do to build core strength and stability ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/this-is-the-one-exercise-variation-that-a-movement-specialist-says-we-should-all-do-to-build-core-strength-and-stability/ ZWF4ZF83NQiw87U3Jq5zbn Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget abs—these are the core muscles we should all be training to reduce back pain and improve posture ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/forget-abs-these-are-the-core-muscles-we-should-all-be-training-to-reduce-back-pain-and-improve-posture/ Tda5Uivt39Er4769Acg7hE Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Worried about not being able to get up if you fall down? These four mobility moves from Olympian Sally Gunnell can help ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/worried-about-not-being-able-to-get-up-if-you-fall-down-these-four-mobility-moves-from-olympian-sally-gunnell-can-help/ DMP85krJxnqXsCsMVxCLx5 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Body awareness is fundamental to longevity, according to an expert trainer—here’s how to improve yours ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/body-awareness-is-fundamental-to-longevity-according-to-an-expert-trainer-heres-how-to-improve-yours/ YfNNJzmRHxPXNtiwPjUPtk Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A barre instructor recommends these two moves for beginners who want to improve their core strength and posture without equipment ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-barre-instructor-recommends-these-two-moves-for-beginners-who-want-to-improve-their-core-strength-and-posture-without-equipment/ 6j9aYQTmwQqbXYWYW54gV8 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:22:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ A trainer says you can strengthen your core while protecting your spine with these three crunch alternatives ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-trainer-says-you-can-strengthen-your-core-while-protecting-your-spine-with-these-three-crunch-alternatives/ U25fLQP4BorwB9J3NhFGkC Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:21:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ An expert says this is the one muscle you need to strengthen to age well ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/an-expert-says-this-is-the-one-muscle-you-need-to-strengthen-to-age-well/ VpEZWnsvZHYpGiDDMm6BxH Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Reduce back pain and improve posture with this no-equipment core strength workout ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/reduce-back-pain-and-improve-posture-with-this-no-equipment-core-strength-workout/ y9Vh4fC44K9kdHxQFPYPi4 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:33:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ An expert trainer says this is the one type of training that is essential for good balance and posture, but most people aren’t doing it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/an-expert-trainer-says-this-is-the-one-type-of-training-that-is-essential-for-good-balance-and-posture-but-most-people-arent-doing-it/ rTWxVnnoHeQLbE8KB2vtYY Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:21:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Improve your balance at home with these five bodyweight exercises from a 68-year-old fitness coach ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/improve-your-balance-at-home-with-these-five-bodyweight-exercises-from-a-68-year-old-fitness-coach/ TngPKULx6ctR8RpqcqiVtQ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:21:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ A trainer says this bodyweight exercise is the core move she thinks everyone should be doing ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-trainer-says-this-bodyweight-exercise-is-the-core-move-she-thinks-everyone-should-be-doing/ GYw7u8ectrDwCiuAeVcA5A Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This is the best full-body exercise if you can only do one thing a day”—an expert trainer on the most underrated move for improving strength and fitness ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/this-is-the-best-full-body-exercise-if-you-can-only-do-one-thing-a-day-an-expert-trainer-on-the-most-underrated-move-for-improving-strength-and-fitness/ qUBWa3aC8Jx2gTCZo46Hs6 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over 40? A trainer says these are the three exercises you should be doing to promote healthy, active aging ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/over-40-a-trainer-says-these-are-the-three-exercises-you-should-be-doing-to-promote-healthy-active-aging/ 5JeE9USFKjQLdLXpT2sG6f Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ All you need is a mini band and these four exercises to build a stronger, pain-free lower back ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/all-you-need-is-a-mini-band-and-these-four-exercises-to-build-a-stronger-pain-free-lower-back/ zbS7qXxp7mTPjDj4NkNJZF Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried doing wrist exercises for a month and my hands have never been stronger ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/i-tried-doing-wrist-exercises-for-a-month-and-my-hands-have-never-been-stronger/ B8nzQURfD7yN9eJYVMpRp3 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physio shares five of the best daily moves to build balance in midlife ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-physio-shares-five-of-the-best-daily-moves-to-build-balance-in-midlife/ YTkrCWM55ezSebGatLZCUM Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ankle stability is “crucial to live a full functional life” says this certified trainer—here are her three strength moves to help ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/ankle-stability-is-crucial-to-live-a-full-functional-life-says-this-certified-trainer-here-are-her-three-strength-moves-to-help/ nLEgaQSTVfD44YRQ29GbkB Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Weak hip flexors were causing me backache—these are the three exercises I used to strengthen them ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/weak-hip-flexors-were-causing-me-backache-these-are-the-three-exercises-i-used-to-strengthen-them/ FHcm4Y8JbxaSyeeUXThsrL Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:17:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jennifer Aniston’s trainer says these are the three exercises that will help you perfect your squat form and build strong glutes ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/jennifer-anistons-trainer-says-these-are-the-three-exercises-that-will-help-you-perfect-your-squat-form-and-build-strong-glutes/ NDXbHR4eTmxS7L6KSDzepL Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:53:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I teach this simple three-move routine to senior clients so they can always get up off the floor unassisted, even after a bad fall ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/i-teach-this-simple-three-move-routine-to-senior-clients-so-they-can-always-get-up-off-the-floor-unassisted-even-after-a-bad-fall/ ZieKKmoG2gXLF3rsk5ESFJ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:03:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Find the plank too hard? This certified personal trainer has three variations to help you build up to the real deal ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/plank-modifications/ dfZJbiXLx3E8UEe2kzfJHc Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:17:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried doing this plank variation for 30 days and it relieved hip tension and improved my mobility in ways I hadn’t expected ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/i-tried-doing-this-plank-variation-for-30-days-and-it-relieved-hip-tension-and-improved-my-mobility-in-ways-i-hadnt-expected/ xBZ7RxsjGgpeKAUpPBJJoK Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:00:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Five wrist-strengthening exercises I make all my personal training clients do ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/wrist-exercises/ R8gTXVTNkCwJQWFfz2dDqS Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:20:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the three most common types of ankle pain and the exercises that can help, according to a physical therapist ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/these-are-the-three-most-common-types-of-ankle-pain-and-the-exercises-that-can-help-according-to-a-physical-therapist/ x5B3uPyDNysvqya6m2byTN Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried hanging from a bar for two minutes every day for a month to boost my grip strength—here’s what happened ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/i-tried-hanging-from-a-bar-for-two-minutes-every-day-for-a-month-to-boost-my-grip-strength-heres-what-happened/ 3i6JjQJ9wP9sNqfqbWxLtj Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:21:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ A personal trainer says these three bodyweight exercises will support your health and energy levels as you age ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-personal-trainer-says-these-three-bodyweight-exercises-will-support-your-health-and-energy-levels-as-you-age/ XfYx5c2CpkNjf43p7uTEiR Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:05:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The seven best equipment-free exercises for a stronger core ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/the-seven-best-equipment-free-exercises-for-a-stronger-core/ fzZdVcrkxWVNP87Vvj9NPX Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t do burpees? Try these three hip-friendly full-body exercises instead ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/cant-do-burpees-try-these-three-hip-friendly-full-body-exercises-instead/ jyqLv5YVm5knDvuWHogVc4 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer and these are my three non-negotiable core exercises I do daily ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/im-a-personal-trainer-and-these-are-my-three-non-negotiable-core-exercises-i-do-daily/ n9CUJvNaorUAS9GtRZ4wKC Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:26:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the one type of movement people with knee pain should be doing more, according to a physical therapist ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/this-is-the-one-type-of-movement-people-with-knee-pain-should-be-doing-more-according-to-a-physical-therapist/ C7vkYuR8XBSHfs9AKRqT9i Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:53:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ The core move every trainer recommends is harder than it looks—here are the modifications that worked for me ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/dead-bug-modifications/ YKCFA8LQoJ95ZgJCeguQQF Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:18:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says these are the three bodyweight moves you should do daily to improve your bone health ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-physical-therapist-says-these-are-the-three-bodyweight-moves-you-should-do-daily-to-improve-your-bone-health/ KoBA3VVhogtQNCzFPP2kXB Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:25:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Add this three-minute finisher to your workout if you want a stronger core ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/add-this-three-minute-finisher-to-your-workout-if-you-want-a-stronger-core/ aBuyncsfvnQeJzd539fz9Q Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do your wrists hurt when you do a push-up? Fix that with these trainer-approved tricks ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/do-your-wrists-hurt-when-you-do-a-push-up-fix-that-with-these-trainer-approved-tricks/ BagtheoDnzPU3nPpfoyHAf Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:18:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says he had persistent lower back pain for two years, until he discovered this one exercise ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/a-physical-therapist-says-he-had-persistent-lower-back-pain-for-two-years-until-he-discovered-this-one-exercise/ 5Li3Gi5AhL49zAVX2f5NGQ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:55:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why pregnant women should train their core—and the exercises to do this safely ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/why-pregnant-women-should-train-their-core-and-the-exercises-to-do-this-safely/ jVojjKVewqDE5VgsbaBfuG Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:39:10 +0000