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, ...

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 ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

Strengthening your lower abs might not be at the top of your priorities when building a stronger core. Maybe you’re focused on how core strength can improve other exercise areas, like weightlifting or ...

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts often leave people wondering why their midsection feels sore but never truly ...

IT TO THE 30S. I KNOW IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE I’M WORKING OUT, BUT I’M WORKING ON MY CORE BY TRYING TO SIT STRAIGHT ON THE UNBALANCED BALL HERE. THAT’S A GOOD WAY TO WORK OUT AT HOME WITHOUT ACTUALLY ...

The path to core strength is as varied as the number of exercises that build your core system. There are hundreds of exercises from which to select when working to build the core, but this type of ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Even as a personal trainer, I was not chomping at the bit to get back into exercise. I really wanted to take my time, make sure I had healed, and give my body the recovery time it needed before ...