When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sit-ups are one of the most basic forms of core ...

In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.

A few weeks ago I found myself in a bit of a huff and ranting to a colleague, as my deadlift progress had come to a sudden halt and my lower back was in pain. His blunt response: “Your core clearly ...

Body-weight exercises include push-ups, squats, planks, and walking lunges. They are helpful for building functional strength and muscle.

Trainer tip: If you’re new to the side plank, keep your knees bent and lower knee on the floor. Progress to the full position once you can hold for 30 seconds without strain. Lie on your back with ...

The path to a stronger core and toned body doesn’t always require gym equipment or floor exercises. Standing workouts offer a practical and effective approach to fitness that can be performed anywhere ...

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 ...

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 ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Kareena's fitness coach shared a video of her working out at her home gym. The actress was seen performing an intense workout ...

Discover Pilates x Lift—the innovative hybrid workout plan that blends pilates and strength training for muscle gains, better ...