Skip crunches. These five chair exercises target abs and obliques to tighten belly overhang and support your back after 50.

You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

Build a lean, strong core with five bodyweight routines for power, balance, and endurance. No equipment. In 10 to 15 minutes.

"Your shoulders, chest, and arms have to stabilize you, while your glutes and quads kick in as you bend and push back.” ...

Skip the floor work. This 10-minute standing ab workout builds balance, stability, and core strength for adults over 50.

This series of exercises focuses on important muscles in the legs and torso we use every day. No equipment (and very little space) necessary. By Jenny Marder A good strength workout should check a lot ...

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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 ...

The quest for a slimmer waistline remains one of the most common fitness goals in 2025. While spot reduction is a myth, certain exercises prove more effective at engaging the core muscles and ...

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