The best bodyweight exercises targeting the core include functional, full-core training exercises like the dead bug, bird dog ...

Kettlebells provide a unique core challenge. Try these beginner-friendly exercises that will improve balance, strength and ...

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 ...

Trim your waist with 5 joint-friendly standing moves that target obliques, boost calorie burn, and tighten your core after 40.

A few weeks ago I found myself in a bit of a huff and ranting to a colleague, as my deadlift progress had come to a sudden halt and my lower back was in pain. His blunt response: “Your core clearly ...

Target your lower abs with six expert moves that pull your waist in, support your spine, and flatten your belly after 50.

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 ...

A plank engages multiple core muscles simultaneously, improving overall stability and endurance - Andrew Crowley for The Telegraph We all dream of a flat stomach or even a six-pack, but there are ...

You’ve probably done thousands of crunches hoping to build a strong core, but this outdated exercise is actually one of the least effective ways to develop the deep abdominal strength that supports ...

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 ...