Planks are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your midsection, as they target all of your major core muscles: the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, external obliques and ...

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 ...

You’ve probably familiar with the abs muscles—the ones you see poppin' on sculpted celebs like J.Lo or Halle Berry, but there’s way more to core strength than those visible six-pack muscles. Behind ...

I'm someone who finds standard ab workouts a little dry. Sit-up to crunch to plank, back to sit-ups, and so on. While these exercises are effective for engaging your core muscles, they’re far from ...

You’ll kick off the workout with a warmup that wakes up your muscles, elevates your heart rate, and activates your single-leg ...

A typical New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, although where to start can feel daunting. Some opt for a fitness class; others create a plan with a personal trainer or work out from home.

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...

It’s estimated that 2 million people in the U.S. will experience a back injury this year. Many of these injuries are because of postures held for prolonged periods and workplace incidents. Many more ...

Bed core exercises for seniors that rebuild strength after 60, with a CSCS trainer’s step-by-step form cues.