(CNN) — When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as walking, running and cycling. Likewise, in weight training, most traditional ...

When Hannah Montana sang, “put your arms to the sky, move side to side,” in Hoedown Throwdown, I like to think she was talking about side lunges. Chances are, you’ve done a few lunges in your ...

Naturally, runners are singularly focused on moving forwards as quickly and efficiently as possible. But concentrating on strengthening the most common muscle groups for running means others can be ...

Sometimes, the most effective movements are the ones we train the least. Lateral lunges are gaining attention in the fitness ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I consider stationary lunges a “meat and potatoes” type of lower-body exercise, and for good reason. In ...

Cooler mornings are a welcome change from the sweltering Arkansas heat, making October one of my favorite months to exercise outdoors. Places like Mount Magazine and Petit Jean State Park offer ...

(CNN) — When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as walking, running and cycling. (CNN) — When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...