The core plays a part in every exercise and workout. Whether it's strength or cardio, engaging the core can help you maximize gains and stay strong and stable. Even though the core muscles are ...

In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

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

See and feel a difference in your core strength in just one month with this walking and bodyweight strength plan. Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 31-day ...

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

Adding dumbbells into your home workouts is a great way to step up your training. Case in point: this workout will develop full-body strength, boost your bone health and build muscle all over using ...

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 ...

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Seeing that nice six-pack in your reflection is the rewarding result of all your hard work. The visibility of my abs has varied over the years depending on how I decided to eat and exercise around ...

Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis ...

Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the ...