While building strength all over is key to our overall wellbeing, our core muscles are arguably the most vital area to train.

How to: Start in a modified pushup position (high or low) with each hand on a slider and knees on the ground. Slide one hand out to the side and lower your chest toward the ground into a pushup. Slide ...

Think about your last workout, you probably focused on those Instagram-worthy abs or burning calories, but there’s something way more important at stake: your spine health. Your core isn’t just about ...

Pilates has taught us that you don't need to invest in expensive equipment to get a great core workout at home. But one simple tool — the humble Pilates ball — may be worth grabbing anyway. A Pilates ...

With spring still nearly a month away, the continued wintry weather and shorter days with less sunlight could be taking a toll on your motivation to get out and exercise. Understandably, you may be ...

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 ...

Often, the way we work out, it’s almost as if it could have an invisible meridian dividing the upper and lower halves (you know: arm day! leg day!). But central, quite literally, to everything is the ...

With a choc-a-block routine, it may be difficult to sneak in time for the gym, but it certainly is possible to work out at ...

Skip crunches. Five standing moves burn belly fat, build core strength, and protect your back—designed for 45+.