A strong core helps with posture, balance and stability, and can prevent and reduce back pain. To effectively strengthen your core you need to work the low back, glutes, pelvic floor and the ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without stressing the lumbar discs. 'The McGill Curl-Up teaches the core to brace without ...

Do you ever feel as though you are too time crunched to squeeze in an effective workout, yet you want good core balance? You’re definitely not alone. Many exercise buffs, health enthusiasts, and ...

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...

Strengthen your core after 55 with 4 chair drills that train rotation, lower abs, and anti-rotation without floor strain.

Tighten your core after 50 with 5 walking sequences: incline, arm-drive, intervals, posture walking, and high-knee bursts.

Some people work on their core because they’re hoping for a 6-pack or a flat tummy. But having a sturdy core provides you with much more than a toned look. A strong core — which includes the back, ...

Has your core routine gotten stale? I know mine has. While crunches, Russian Twists, and planks are effective, after doing them a bunch, they might get a little, well, boring. Not to mention, there ...