More than half of women who give birth experience a condition called diastasis recti, yet many have never heard its name. This separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy affects physical ...

“Why is the abdominal region the most popular and sought after in terms of perfection for women?” asks a journalist in her email to me. A quick look at some of the most recent magazine covers verifies ...

A strong core is about more than just six-pack bragging rights — it’s the foundation of your strength and overall well-being. But you don't need to torture yourself with endless crunches. Instead, ...

It’s a common fitness dilemma: You’re banging out crunches and planks week after week but still not seeing the strength and muscle tone you want in your lower abs. That’s a sign it’s time to switch up ...

These 6 daily core and full body moves help shrink lower belly fat after 50, while protecting your back and joints.

"Where is my waist?" If you’ve asked yourself that question, you’re not alone — especially if you’re of a certain age. And while we no longer judge ourselves based on a little belly flab, we do know ...

These 5 seated core moves help strengthen your midsection after 55, with joint-friendly reps you can do at home.

Lose stubborn belly fat after 55 with 5 joint-friendly exercises that boost calorie burn and build strength, no jumping ...

Diastasis recti occurs when the top layer of your abdominal muscles stretches apart during pregnancy. When this happens, your belly can stick out or bulge, usually on and around the belly button. More ...

Women can, of course, exercise their abdominals for various reasons, but one way to think of ab exercises’ popularity is to consider the biology of the body (the abdominals), the psychology of ...