Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways You can do Pilates at home without an instructor. Being consistent is ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

The plank exercise is an old-school isometric core exercise that originated with yoga practices and has since been a standard part of mainstream bodyweight workouts. It's a top-shelf ab move that can ...

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A few weeks ago I found myself in a bit of a huff and ranting to a colleague, as my deadlift progress had come to a sudden halt and my lower back was in pain. His blunt response: “Your core clearly ...

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 ...

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...

What do you picture when you hear someone say 'core exercise'? Likely, you imagine the someone non-stop crunches or a plank being held for days on end. Sounds kind of dull, right? Well, if you're ...

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 you’ve grown bored of your basic mat routine for core workouts, incorporating resistance band ab exercises can help you switch it up and even intensify your results. The versatile, simple, and ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...