The transverse abdominis is one of the most important muscles contributing to core strength. It’s the deepest layer of the ...

You can say goodbye to sit-ups with this bodyweight exercise, which strengthens your core and hips without hurting your spine ...

Try five joint-friendly chair moves that engage your core and help flatten belly overhang after 50—no floor work required.

No matter your fitness level or the style of workout you're doing, a huge component of a proper training philosophy focuses on the core. The core is the foundation of movement, and without a strong ...

If you want to have strong abs, you need to exercise all of your core muscles. While most people are familiar with their rectus abdominis — also known as the “six pack” abs — many forget about or are ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

A 30-day, no-floorwork standing abs plan that boosts fat burn, posture, and core strength—anywhere, no gym required.

It can be hard to carve out time in your busy schedule for strength training, especially if you’re a newbie and it feels overwhelming to get started—or you don’t even know where to start. That’s why ...

Sit-ups and crunches are two of the most well-known abdominal exercises and often have a permanent place in workout plans.

Belly fat is a serious health concern and can lead to the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic disorders. The ...

Bored of your regular ab workouts? These medicine ball exercises for beginners spice things up—*and* target your core in all the right places. Core exercises used to be my favorite, but hours of ...

Resistance bands are an easy way to introduce yourself to strength training. They are versatile and start at a very low resistance, helping you build your strength. Whether you are recovering from ...