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 ...

Your entire body depends on a strong core. It's the "control center," so to speak, providing stability and power to your ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Bracing can get confusing, so with that being said, FOX43 and trainers at the York County JCC wanted to give a more in-depth explanation to keep you safe while working out. “Core ...

Try the hollow hold exercise and variations to build core muscle and strength without a gym. Stay consistent and make steady progress instead of taking on too much at once. Take your core workouts to ...

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 ...

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Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us. See All This short and sweet workout ...

If you’ve grown bored of your basic mat routine for core workouts, incorporating resistance band ab exercises can help you switch it up and even intensify your results. The versatile, simple, and ...

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Many people turn to Pilates in search of a strong core, but a dumbbell core workout is an easy way to strengthen these muscles without pulses and holds. Exercises like planks and sit-ups weighted with ...

A quick scan of any gym will show you: Abs exercises are one of the most popular ways people fill their workout time. That’s great—but many folks fall into the trap of prioritizing core workouts in ...