When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images As our lives become more sedentary, lower back pain is more common than ever ...

Five moves and a set of dumbbells are all you need to torch your midsection and, over time, strengthen your core. This routine fits perfectly at the end of any existing workout, or you could even roll ...

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 ...

Depending on your fitness level, you can use this to get started or give yourself an easy day. This workout gets the heart pumping and works the entire core system (from hips to shoulders), which is ...

Exercises like push-ups, crunches, planks and Russian twists involve the hands, forearms, buttocks or the back touching the ground. But what if you don't want to sit or lie down or use your hands to ...

IT TO THE 30S. I KNOW IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE I’M WORKING OUT, BUT I’M WORKING ON MY CORE BY TRYING TO SIT STRAIGHT ON THE UNBALANCED BALL HERE. THAT’S A GOOD WAY TO WORK OUT AT HOME WITHOUT ACTUALLY ...

Core strength is key to our everyday activity but if you already have back pain or other issues it can be hard to want to focus on strengthening this area of the body. Intermountain Park City Hospital ...

This 10-minute yogalates session blends yoga and pilates-inspired moves to activate and strengthen your core. A short, ...

Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis ...

Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the ...