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 ...

Want stronger abs without getting down on the floor? Grab a chair & try these 3 simple supported exercises to strengthen your ...

Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and ...

If you’re looking to build up your core strength, but are bored of your regular sit-ups, then this three-move Pilates workout could just be what you need to spice things up. Requiring nothing but your ...

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

Abdominal bracing is an exercise motion that you’ve likely encountered and performed, whether you realize it or not. It’s the movement that’s implied when your coach, fitness instructor, or physical ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer reveals her favorite exercise for a more defined waistline and strong core ...

Building muscle doesn’t always require heavy weights or complicated routines. Sometimes, the biggest changes come from simple ...

Pilates is well-known for its core-strengthening benefits as the movements are primarily designed to target these muscles and (despite sample sizes often being small), studies show this too. One study ...

For beginners, it's important to start slow with the standing windmill exercise. Focus on mastering the form before ...