Which back machines are best? There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back ...

A classic fitness exercise is trending again among U.S. trainers for its powerful impact on lower back endurance, posture, ...

Lower back pain can be very distressing but happily, you can help prevent it by building your muscles. Try these three exercises to avoid discomfort and also improve your posture. You can easily ...

Elliptical machines have come a long way, with major developments in specs and technology. Their ergonomic design maximizes the quality and intensity of your workout, incorporating both upper and ...

There’s no easy way to put it: Lower back pain just plain sucks. Whether it’s dull and achy, sharp and shooting, or tight and stiff, discomfort on your backside is no picnic. But the good news is ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

When it comes to resistance gym machines, the back extension is underrated. Just ask strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent. When I hit him up for which machine he believes is most effective for ...

In the quest to achieve personal fitness goals, the debate between rowing machines and elliptical machines often arises, leaving many wondering which equipment offers the most efficient path to health ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial. At the end of 12 weeks, participants in the ...

Machines promise safety and simplicity, yet they quietly steal strength after 50. Fixed paths remove balance demands, reduce ...