Personal trainers frequently get asked for the best exercises to flatten the stomach. While ab workouts can help with that, they also provide so much more than the aesthetic of a toned stomach area.

Flutter kicks are a modern Pilates exercise and feature in many ab workouts, but what happens when a personal trainer tries ...

They're the mantras of all fitness classes, "Tighten those abs!" "Engage your core!" but do you actually know what muscles you're engaging? While "abs" and "core" tend to be used synonymously, the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's why it pays to dedicate focused training time on your core. You can start with these ab exercises ...

Whether you are new to fitness or you have stopped seeing results from your current exercise routine, getting back to the basics can make all the difference. Many of us get caught up in fitness trends ...

Confession: Despite my lengthy career as a fitness journalist and being well-versed in the health benefits of a strong core, I have not been consistent with training my abs for a while. (Hi, holidays ...

A strong core is the beginning of a strong body. That's because the muscles in your core are the stabilizers that help you move through life safely and with minimal joint pain. All together, these ...

Ask people why they spend hours a week at a gym or drop major cash on Pilates classes, and you’ll get a variety of answers. For some, the answer is pretty simple: “I want abs.” After all, a defined ...

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You've probably heard just how effective Pilates can be for core strength and definition. With this workout video, you can find out for yourself – and you only need six minutes. It's a quick ...

For more at-home Pilates routines — plus meal plans, fitness challenges, walking podcasts and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! When clients come to me looking to strengthen their core, ...

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