Not all ab exercises are the easiest – take crunches, for example. They require a certain degree of core strength to help lift your shoulders off the floor. Plus, they can put a lot of pressure on ...

As a personal trainer, I often get asked how to build strong abs without causing lower back pain. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but there’s a bank of exercises I turn to time ...

"Where is my waist?" If you’ve asked yourself that question, you’re not alone — especially if you’re of a certain age. And while we no longer judge ourselves based on a little belly flab, we do know ...

Discover 5 beginner-friendly standing exercises that flatten your midsection, boost balance, and build core strength after 50 ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...

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 ...

The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...

By targeting your ab muscles in an upright position, the workout becomes more functional as it relates to running.