Core strength is more than just achieving sculpted abs—it’s the foundation of movement, balance, and injury prevention. A weak core can lead to poor posture, chronic pain, and decreased athletic ...

As a runner, you don’t want to neglect core strength. These key midsection muscles provide the stabilization and upright posture you need to run efficiently and injury-free. And you can really turn up ...

Case in point: You rely on your core muscles to carry you through the miles. And research shows that core strength training can improve the force you put into your steps, your overall energy transfer, ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. Credit...Gritchelle Fallesgon for The New York Times Supported by By Jenny Marder To perform well at ...

Your entire body depends on a strong core. It's the "control center," so to speak, providing stability and power to your ...

Join DanceBody trainer Brooke Ivory for a 10-minute core workout with class members Alexa Wendt and Graciela D'Amato. In this routine, you'll wake up your core and target your obliques while learning ...

This workout is short — just 10 minutes — and requires no equipment. But it packs in a lot of work. PS Fit instructor Natalie White designed it to target your abs, core, and thighs, and she'll have ...

Danny Saltos is a NASM-certified personal trainer and health coach, specializing in strength training and cardio. With 18 years of experience, Saltos has been training clients since 2006, both in ...

Equipment-free workouts are often a misnomer. Some actually require a yoga mat. You’ll be on the ground. Raise your hand if you want to dig your forearms and knees into a hardwood floor during planks ...

The burning sensation of building core strength can be incredibly satisfying, whether you’re holding a plank or struggling to finish your last set of crunches. That burn might bring you a sense of ...

If you’ve scrolled through GymTok recently, you’ve probably seen fit-fluencers touting “deep core exercises” as the way to a “snatched” waist. But TikTok’s missing the main point here: Your deep core ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Lie on the mat with your arms extended straight up.