From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move ...

Want stronger abs and better posture? Trainer Sandy Sklar’s dumbbell routine delivers, and it only requires one pair of ...

Lie on your back on the floor and bend your hips and knees to a 90-degree angle. Reach one arm overhead while you extend the ...

Master the bicycle crunch from start to finish, learn the mistakes most guys make, and add variations that target every part of your core.

When you think of a strong core, the image of six-pack abs likely comes to mind. But you may be surprised to learn that the most important core muscles are actually those you can’t see with the naked ...

If you’re like most people, when you hear the word core, you probably think of six-pack abs. But your core is so much more than that — it’s the powerhouse that stabilizes, supports and moves you ...

The advice is common — and vague. Here’s how to do it properly. By Hilary Achauer When I began weight lifting in my late 30s, my coaches often gave me a somewhat baffling cue. “Engage your core,” they ...

Core training has been a buzz phrase in fitness for a couple of decades, and there is no shortage of exercise routines that emphasize strengthening the muscles around your mid-section. Muscles such as ...

Take a deep breath in, allowing your abdomen to drop toward the ground. On the exhale, draw your abs up and inward, “as if you’re zipping up a zipper.” Lie flat on your back, feet on the ground—the ...

Our core is an area we are constantly working — whether it's during a workout, maintaining our balance when walking or stabilizing us during daily movement. Despite how much we use the core, ...