You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

There are many ways to do a plank, from straight-arm, side, and one-legged planks to plank knee taps and jacks. These moves ...

Exercises using kettlebells recruit core-stabilizing muscles making every movement a full-body workout, toning the arms, core ...

A strong core is key to performing everyday activities safely and effectively — and it's more than just your abdominals.

Build a lean, strong core with five bodyweight routines for power, balance, and endurance. No equipment. In 10 to 15 minutes.

You’ve probably familiar with the abs muscles—the ones you see poppin' on sculpted celebs like J.Lo or Halle Berry, but there’s way more to core strength than those visible six-pack muscles. Behind ...

Sit tall with your weight equally distributed between both sits bones and feet planted on the floor hips-width apart. Engage ...

Strengthen your abs and obliques with this 12-minute core circuit that you can do anywhere without any equipment bar a yoga mat.

Standing ab exercises offer a functional and comfortable way to strengthen your core, improve posture, and boost balance, ...

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