No crunches or planks — I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, while also working on my shoulder and hip mobility

Move over crunches, there’s a Pilates exercise that gets far more rewards in the same amount of time. I’m a fitness editor ...

I'm a personal trainer: Stop relying on planks to strengthen your deep core — try this workout instead

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

8 seated ab exercises that fire up your core in 10 minutes – no mat or floor space needed

All you need is a chair ...

I'm a Coach and Here Are 5 Chair Exercises That Build Core Strength Faster Than Planks After 60

A certified strength coach shares 5 chair exercises that build core strength after 60 — no planks, no floor work, just ...

We Asked Physical Therapists the Core Exercise They Wish People Did Most Days—They All Picked the Same One

Strengthening your core can help. And we’re not talking about flashy six-pack abs, but about training the muscles that truly ...
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The 15 Best Core Workouts You Can Do at Home, No Equipment Necessary

Danny Saltos is a NASM-certified personal trainer and health coach, specializing in strength training and cardio. With 18 years of experience, Saltos has been training clients since 2006, both in ...
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What Are ‘Deep Core’ Exercises? The Workout That Will Transform Your Midsection

These deep core exercises will target the most important, but often neglected, part of your midsection to reduce back pain and improve posture. Instead, learn which muscles make up the deep core and ...
Women's Health

Functional Core Workouts Are the Key to Moving Better in and Out of the Gym

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 ...
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Strengthen your core with exercises you can do at home using only a paper plate

With spring still nearly a month away, the continued wintry weather and shorter days with less sunlight could be taking a toll on your motivation to get out and exercise. Understandably, you may be ...
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Over 50? This 20-Minute Core Workout Builds Functional Strength and Back Health

Think of your core like the foundation of a house, says Rami Hashish, PhD, DPT, founder of the National Biomechanics Institute. When that foundation is weak, the house is vulnerable, and the same is ...

I'm a Certified Trainer and Here Are 5 Bed Exercises That Target Apron Belly After 60

Certified trainer Tyler Read shares 5 bed exercises that target apron belly more effectively than Pilates after 60.

I'm a personal trainer: try this workout instead of planks to strengthen your deep core

Try these four different exercises instead ...