Think of your core as the transfer center for your runs. It pushes power from your upper body through your legs, while keeping you upright and stable through each step you take. You need all the ...

Almost every gym has a gym ball (AKA Swiss, exercise or stability ball), but you rarely see it used. That’s a pity because it adds another dimension to core exercises. “One of my favorite reasons for ...

You don’t need endless gym hours to see results. This efficient upper-body workout targets chest, back, arms, and shoulders ...

Weak core muscles have been linked to posture problems and back pain (Photo: iStock) A lean body in good shape and health is what many desire; and a flat tummy of course. Core muscles help you to ...

Core muscles are important in all training forms, whether yoga or martial arts, cardio, or weightlifting. Fitness trainers constantly advise you to use your core muscles in your workout because you ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

Case in point: You rely on your core muscles to carry you through the miles. And research shows that core strength training can improve the force you put into your steps, your overall energy transfer, ...

The path to core strength is as varied as the number of exercises that build your core system. There are hundreds of exercises from which to select when working to build the core, but this type of ...

If you’re looking for ways to increase the difficulty of your core workouts without simply upping the amount of reps or time you work for, then adding in some weight is a great option. This 12-move ...

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

Some women aren’t comfortable lifting free weights and barbells, but they still need to mix resistance training with cardio to get in optimal shape, says Robin Cortez, the San Diego-based director of ...