This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Whatever your reasons for wanting to improve your core strength, our guide to the best core exercises will help you build strength, stability and six-pack muscles. Not that this is all about muscle.

One of the best things about the bird-dog exercise is that it promotes spinal alignment by encouraging a neutral spine ...

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...

This underrated core exercise strengthens your deepest abdominal muscles, improves posture, and enhances total-body stability ...

Abdominal bracing is an exercise motion that you’ve likely encountered and performed, whether you realize it or not. It’s the movement that’s implied when your coach, fitness instructor, or physical ...

Here's the ab exercise to add to your routine.

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Dead bugs improve core stability and coordination by ...

Squats engage many of the body’s largest muscles. When done properly, they can help improve posture, boost metabolism and ...

As a certified personal trainer, I always notice how our fitness goals can change as we get older. Many of my younger clients ...