As a doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Betiku understands the importance of core strength and stability, so we asked him to ...

Pilates is renowned for its ability to build solid core strength, but some of its best core-boosting exercises can often fly under the radar. Below, Pilates Instructor Lotty Campbell Bird, Founder of ...

98, 99, 100…you mutter through pursed lips, before collapsing flat on your back on the gym floor. Your core crunched to oblivion, your hip flexors probably firing on all cylinders and your neck a ...

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 ...

Crunches and sit-ups aren't the only way to build strong abs. Underrated exercises like planks and flutter kicks are effective, low-impact alternatives. Doing different core exercises also helps add ...

You don’t need to crank out endless situps or planks to train your core. In fact, some of the best core exercises don’t look like traditional abs movements at all. Think weighted carries and ...

Compound exercises like squats and deadlifts do well to target your abs while working out. If you want to focus on additional core work, consider adding up to three ab workouts per week. Doing ab and ...

If you’re tired of your usual ab workouts and want to mix things up, try adding kettlebell workouts to your routine. Kettlebells can be the perfect addition to give your abs a new challenge. Whether ...

Skip ab machines. Build a stronger core after 40 with 4 bodyweight moves: shoulder taps, dead bugs, side planks, hollow holds.

You’ve probably heard fitness professionals discussing the question ‘why are core muscles important?’ From aiding everyday movement to helping us hold Pilates poses, our abdominal muscles play a vital ...