If you’re looking to sculpt some killer abs and increase your core strength, you might first turn to crunches. Hey, it’s a habit. Instead, roll out your yoga mat and try these standing yoga poses to ...

Staying strong after 65 carries a whole new meaning. Rather than focusing on how much weight you can lift, the focus shifts to how well your body moves, stabilizes, and supports itself. That all ...

Skip ab machines. Build a stronger core after 40 with 4 bodyweight moves: shoulder taps, dead bugs, side planks, hollow holds.

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

A sleek six-pack looks great in a two-piece, but the benefits of a strong core extend way beyond your annual beach trip. Your core is composed of some of the most important muscle groups in the body: ...

When it comes to building abdominal strength, focusing on exercises that stabilize the core and work all of your ab muscles is key. Yes, your six-pack (rectus abdominis) is important, but so are your ...

Oh summer. How we love thee. With long sunny days, barbecues, beach and pool outings, and just a little R&R, how could this not be a favorite season to many? With all of the fun activities that summer ...

In a side plank you should be in a position as if you were taken from a standing position and tipped to your side. Your elbow should be directly under your shoulder. As you position the top hand for ...