If you want to have strong abs, you need to exercise all of your core muscles. While most people are familiar with their rectus abdominis — also known as the “six pack” abs — many forget about or are ...

To perform the vacuum exercise correctly, start by taking a deep breath in. Exhale slowly while drawing your abdomen in as ...

The main core muscles include the transverse abdominis, internal and external obliques, multifidi, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles, which work together to support the spine, improve posture, and ...

I've been a competitive runner for more than 20 years and for most of that time, I've intentionally disregarded yoga. I'd assumed long ago that it wouldn't offer anything meaningful to my workout ...

Flatten belly pooch after 50 with standing exercises that fire up your core, boost calorie burn, and improve balance.

(CNN) — 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 ...

When you think about strengthening your core, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your six-pack, or rectus abdonimis muscles. We get it—no one is arguing that six-packs look great—but there ...

Try these 5 chair exercises to firm your core, shrink belly overhang, and see results faster than gym machines after 55.

If you can get past its misleading and off-putting name, the ‘stomach vacuum’ exercise can be a welcome addition to your training routine for its ability to target the deep muscles in the core. Unlike ...

If you want to strengthen your core, doing hundreds of crunches won't help. In fact, you should stop doing crunches because they aren't good for your back. If you want a strong core, you've got to ...