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 ...

Here's a quick Pilates ab workout for beginners you can do at home. It includes five easy Pilates exercises, and since these are all bodyweight moves, you can do this workout anywhere. Having a strong ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. (TODAY Illustration / Courtesy Stephanie Mansour) For a strong and ...

A stronger, flatter midsection after 50 comes from movements that train your core to stabilize your entire body, not just flex your spine like old-school crunches. Standing drills create that ...

To increase resistance and intensity in a wall sit, add weights like dumbbells or a medicine ball held close to your chest or resting on top of your thighs. Start with light weights to ensure proper ...

If exercising is new to you or you're beginning to get back into the groove, you should ease into a fitness routine. Doing so will allow you to focus on your form, help you prevent injury, and keep ...

Considering adding some new equipment to your workout routine? Kettlebells may look intimidating, but most routines and exercises that use the strength-training tool are not any harder or more ...