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 ...

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 ...

Adding leg lifts to the reverse plank makes it more dynamic by engaging more muscle groups at once. While holding a standard ...

Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and ...

Join us for an intense abdominal workout inspired by David Benavidez, known as "The Mexican Monster." Discover the core ...

This series of exercises focuses on important muscles in the legs and torso we use every day. No equipment (and very little space) necessary. Beginner workout Start with a few warm-up exercises, ...

Join our yoga instructor for a guided exercise tutorial focused on strengthening and toning your entire body. This session includes foundational poses like downward dog, Yogi squat, forward folds, and ...

Abdominal bracing is an exercise motion that you’ve likely encountered and performed, whether you realize it or not. It’s the movement that’s implied when your coach, fitness instructor, or physical ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Achieving a flat stomach involves more than just endless crunches—it requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both muscle development and fat reduction. The abdominal region consists of ...