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 ...

A strong core is the gateway to a healthy moving body with less aches and pains. But not all core exercises are ‘easy’. Take the plank for example, which requires strength in your upper body, lower ...

I describe the core to my clients as the foundation of a house. You want the foundation to be strong so that you can add the walls and so on. If you don’t have a strong foundation (your core), the ...

Here's the ab exercise to add to your routine.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman doing bicycle crunches. Not all ab exercises are the easiest – take crunches, for example. They require a certain degree of ...

This series of exercises focuses on important muscles in the legs and torso we use every day. No equipment (and very little space) necessary. By Jenny Marder A good strength workout should check a lot ...

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...

Looking to build resilience for everyday activities? Strength training holds the key. These are our experts’ tips for getting ...