Crunches have been the go-to move for core workouts for years, but they aren’t the most effective way to build real core strength. While they can help strengthen the rectus abdominis—the long, ...

Five expert-approved standing core moves to tighten your waist, improve balance, and boost strength—no floor work needed.

This workout will only take you 8 minutes in total, making it a great add-on to longer workouts, or if you just want to slot ...

STRENGTHENING your core — your abdominals, obliques, lower back, and hips — will not only improve your physical appearance but also enhance your performance in other exercises, reduce the risk of ...

They're the mantras of all fitness classes, "Tighten those abs!" "Engage your core!" but do you actually know what muscles you're engaging? While "abs" and "core" tend to be used synonymously, the ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Core training has become a buzzword of sorts among fitness enthusiasts. Here are some basic exercises that should be a part of your workout routine For the past few years, the trend of core training ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sit-ups are one of the most basic forms of core ...

I knew heavy resistance training was crucial with age to build muscle and maintain bone density, so as I approached my 50s ...