They’re safe, effective, easy to follow, and focused on the deep core muscles that support posture and balance.' ...

Story by Brett Williams, NASM, Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. AB TRAINING SHOULD be more than just an afterthought for the last 10 minutes of your workout routine. The majority of your favorite strength ...

Forget endless crunches. After 50, the real secret to a flatter, stronger midsection is training on your feet — where your core actually works the way it was designed to.

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...

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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Dead bugs improve core stability and coordination by ...

Improve your upper body workout with 10 overlooked exercises that build more strength, size, and balanced muscle.

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

Standing exercises to reduce waist thickening after 50, featuring CSCS trainer Jarrod Nobbe’s step-by-step form cues.