Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...

The “core” refers to the main muscles in the trunk of the body. They help protect the spine, provide stability, and increase strength. Strengthening the core muscles can improve athletic performance, ...

Exercises such as bridges, crunches, and planks engage the various core muscles. Working these muscles can improve a person’s mobility, spinal and trunk stability and support daily activity. Whether ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...

Whether you're aspiring for a six-pack or want to build overall strength, ab exercises will help get you there. The classic sit-ups and crunches are never a bad idea, but there are plenty of workout ...