While crunches, sit-ups, planks, and other floor-bound movements are effective core-strengthening exercises, standing abdominal workouts offer unique benefits, especially for runners. If you’re ...

I’m training for a half marathon, so I’ve been pretty religious about getting in three to four runs per week over the past few months. But with all that running taking up my time, I knew I was ...

If your abs are sore after running, you’re likely working different muscles than you normally do. Other factors could include a strain, hernia, or dehydration.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images While classic core exercises like sit-ups, planks and crunches are ...

It’s not about cranking out 100 crunches or setting a plank world record. Having a strong core is actually going to help improve your running and the bonus is, it can make you feel stronger in plenty ...

Ab exercises tend to conjure up images of endless sit-ups, leg lifts on a mat and planks. While these movements have their place, standing ab exercises work your core muscles more closely to how they ...

The best time to do it: Padilla recommends doing this exercise during regular strength training sessions, two to three times ...

Sculpt and strengthen your upper abs and core your rectus abdominis or "six-pack" muscles, with this workout designed by ...

I asked fitness expert Dr. Femi Betiku to share more about the problems with a weak core for runners. A weak core means a ...

A strong core is about more than just six-pack bragging rights — it’s the foundation of your strength and overall well-being. But you don't need to torture yourself with endless crunches. Instead, ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...