Think endless sit-ups are the secret to toned abs? Top trainers say you’re wasting your time — and there’s a smarter way to build real core strength.

You deserve a better ab workout than crunches. Strength training can help you build an athletic core. Equipment like a slam ball or medicine balls provides a more dynamic workout for gains. Stability ...

Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...

It’s estimated that 2 million people in the U.S. will experience a back injury this year. Many of these injuries are because of postures held for prolonged periods and workplace incidents. Many more ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Dead bugs improve core stability and coordination by ...

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...