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 ...

A strong core is the gateway to a healthy moving body with less aches and pains. But not all core exercises are ‘easy’. Take the plank for example, which requires strength in your upper body, lower ...

I describe the core to my clients as the foundation of a house. You want the foundation to be strong so that you can add the walls and so on. If you don’t have a strong foundation (your core), the ...

Most of us make cycling a priority because it’s our thing. But strength training is also necessary to improve your performance. Focusing on your core is especially important for better riding because ...

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

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...

Your core stabilizes every movement you make. Improve core strength with these 7 exercises that enhance posture and protect ...

Exercises like dead bugs help lengthen and strengthen the hip flexors in a controlled position, which improves form and can help offset the effects of sitting too much, adds Dickinson. Lie faceup, ...

Before worrying about fancy equipment or trending workouts, I ask every client to master five simple exercises, the same ones I prioritise myself. Together, they build real-world strength, improve ...

While TRX bands may look intimidating as they dangle in the corner of the gym, they’re actually no harder to use than more common pieces of equipment, like dumbbells or kettlebells. In fact, if you’re ...

Core exercises are an important component of any well-rounded fitness routine. However, for people with bigger bodies, core exercises can sometimes feel intimidating or downright uncomfortable. “Many ...