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Strengthen Your Core From Every Angle With These Functional Exercises

Our bodies move in various directions to perform tasks such as picking up a child, carrying luggage, or getting up and down ...

If You Can Complete These 3 Floor Exercises After 65, Your Core Is Stronger Than Most

Over 65? These 3 floor tests reveal true core strength, with passing scores and simple form cues to keep your spine safe.

Jennifer Aniston's trainer shares her 3-step longevity workout — and why you shouldn't train to failure

At 56, Jennifer Aniston stays in shape with weightlifting and bursts of cardio — and you won't beat her at a plank, her ...

7 Standing Exercises That Slim Inner Thighs in 4 Weeks After 45 (No Gym Needed)

Build strength and tone inner thighs with seven standing exercises, no gym needed. Improve balance and hip stability in 4 ...

8 Kettlebell Exercises To Tone and Strengthen Your Core

These beginner-friendly kettlebell core exercises are more effective than crunches and situps at toning the abdominals and ...

No, not planks! I'm a PT for seniors, and these are the 4 best exercises you can do for core stability at every age

Align the right side of your torso with the anchor point. Bend your elbows and bring the band back towards your rib cage.

I did 50 shoulder taps every day for a month – and this is what it did to my core

My weekly workout routine involves MetCons (workouts combining functional strength and cardio), barbell technique sessions, ...
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Crunches vs. Planks: Which Is Better for Building Core Strength and Ab Definition?

Both core exercises can strengthen and tone your abs, improving stability and balance while building a visible six-pack. But ...
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5 Oblique Exercises for Stronger, More Defined Side Abs

Strengthening your obliques can help improve core stability, correct your posture, protect your spine, and enhance your ...

4 chair exercises that target belly fat better than planks for those over 50

These chair exercises tackle belly fat effectively, giving older adults a simple way to strengthen their core.
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Ditch the plank: Why standing ab exercises are your new core go-to

Standing ab exercises offer a functional and comfortable way to strengthen your core, improve posture, and boost balance, ...

6 powerful exercises that support strength, balance, and longevity

Maintaining strength and independence in later life doesn't require complex routines. Six fundamental exercises – squats, deadlifts, push-ups, pull-up ...