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 ...

Ham, a PT and women's strength coach, says standing ab exercises are the floor-free way to train your core muscles and ...

The rumours are true: developing the rectus abdominis muscle (the technical name for the six-pack) can play a part in effective core training. But having washboard abs isn’t the be-all and end-all ...

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 ...

Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

Williams also says she finds it easier to progress her core exercises when using weights. When a move starts to feel easy, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images When you don’t have hours each week to train, you need to be smart in your ...

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 ...

When you don’t have hours each week to train, you need to be smart in your exercise selection, opting for the ones that’ll deliver the biggest payoff. That can be pretty hard, especially when social ...