Core workouts are about so much more than chasing a six-pack. Strong abdominals are pivotal for stabilizing your spine, offering plenty of health benefits. Or, in other words, we think abs workouts ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images While classic core exercises like sit-ups, planks and crunches are ...

This Pilates-inspired ab workout takes 15 minutes, so I decided to try it out and see if I could build a stronger midsection without going to a class.

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain. To perform well ...

Let’s be honest: you’ve probably done thousands of sit-ups thinking they’d give you a stronger core. We all have. But here’s the uncomfortable truth—those endless crunches aren’t doing much for you.

A typical New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, although where to start can feel daunting. Some opt for a fitness class; others create a plan with a personal trainer or work out from home.

Planks are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your midsection, as they target all of your major core muscles: the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, external obliques and ...

Strong core muscles are key to improving run performance and protecting yourself from injury. The key to building strength in your core is a consistent routine, featuring moves that focus on muscles ...

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Depending on your fitness level, you can use this to get started or give yourself an easy day. This workout gets the heart pumping and works the entire core system (from hips to shoulders), which is ...

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 ...