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 ...

What are the first exercises you think about when you hear the words core training? Crunches and sit-ups probably come to mind. While you can certainly do those exercises to train your core, there’s ...

Pritchard recommends performing three sets of each exercise, working for 40 seconds, then resting for 20 seconds. “Sprinkle ...

Keeping up with the latest fitness trends can be—let’s be real here—a lot. Take a scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and you’ll probably see an entertaining, albeit slightly intimidating, feed of ...

When we think of core exercises, dreaded planks may instantly come to mind. The thing with planks, as good as they are, is that they recruit lots of muscles at once and if performed incorrectly can ...

There are many ways to do a plank, from straight-arm, side, and one-legged planks to plank knee taps and jacks. These moves ...

Master the bicycle crunch from start to finish, learn the mistakes most guys make, and add variations that target every part ...

Strengthen your abs and back at home! Learn simple, effective core exercises with Betsy Rawlings on Wellness Wednesday — no ...

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 ...

Pilates was created in the 1920s in New York City by Joseph Pilates and many of its exercises were originally used to help World War I patients rehabilitate injuries. Today, Pilates is used more for ...

Pilates is quickly becoming the next big thing in the world of fitness. While YouTubers like Cassey Ho popularised the exercise by forming a channel (Blogilates) and even an athleisure brand (POPFLEX) ...