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Ditch the planks: This 3-move standing core workout burns fat and builds functional fitness in just 10 minutes

Try these three standing ab exercises and press pause on endless plank variations.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 6

I’m a personal trainer — here's 3 things I noticed about my body after swapping CrossFit for reformer Pilates

Personal trainer shares what happened to her body after 30 days of swapping CrossFit and high-intensity workouts for reformer Pilates.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 7, 2025

'My back is about to fall off' — why everyone's talking about the cardboard beds at the Olympics

Cardboard bases, rock hard mattresses and anti-sex beds? We explore just what athletes are sleeping on at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 25, 2024

I started using a Plankpad every day to torch my core — here’s my verdict

The Plankpad is an interactive full-body trainer that helps you get fit while you play games. Our fitness writer put one to the test

Tom’s Guide · May 7, 2023

I trained like Mark Wahlberg every day for a week — here’s my results

Wahlberg Week is a special week-long fitness event at F45, consisting of seven workouts. Workouts focus on different aspects of functional training, targeting various muscle groups

Tom’s Guide · Apr 25, 2023

How to overhead press to build upper-body strength and muscle

The overhead press is a compound exercise that builds strength and muscle in your upper body and core. Learn how to do it properly to maximize the benefits of the lift.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 15, 2023

I just tried 20 minutes of EMS training — here’s what happened to my muscles

EMS training (Electro Muscle Stimulation) is a fitness workout that uses electrical impulses to stimulate and contract muscles. But does EMS work? Our fitness writer tested it.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 24, 2023