Engage your core” is a common cue in exercise classes, but core activation is actually a pretty automatic process. In fact, ...

I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade, and I credit it with getting me to the start line of the six marathons I’ve ...

Whenever I start working with a new personal training client, I’ll usually have them do some variation of a plank. They’re a ...

Your core includes muscles in your pelvis, hips, lower back and abdomen. Numerous products make it fun and easy to improve ...

A strong core is not only a total flex—literally—it’s key for building total-body strength that carries over into everyday movement. Training your core functionally can help you get there. Functional ...

Feeling inspired by Livvy Dune’s abs, but don’t quite have the same amount of hours to spend in the gym as her? We’ve good news: you actually don’t need *that* much time to make a difference when it ...

Core-focused exercises for lower abs including crunches, planks, and twists.

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

In bodybuilding, few things are as coveted as a six-pack. Men chase them and admire them, and anyone who loves fitness can’t stop thinking about how to get one. Sure, abs start in the kitchen, but the ...

Your core is an integral part of daily functions and your athletic performance—it’s used every time you sneeze, cough, have a bowel movement, pick things up, or do something more obvious… like sprint.