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 ...

I describe the core to my clients as the foundation of a house. You want the foundation to be strong so that you can add the walls and so on. If you don’t have a strong foundation (your core), the ...

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Sit on an exercise mat and engage your core. Lean backward to create a V-shape position. If you want to, lift your feet away ...

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 ...

While it isn’t possible to spot-treat fat through exercise, certain moves can help strengthen your core and create a more ...

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 is well-known for its core-strengthening benefits as the movements are primarily designed to target these muscles and (despite sample sizes often being small), studies show this too. One study ...

From Planks to Glute Bridges, here are five simple, beginner-friendly exercises to build a stronger, pain-free spine.