While practicing Pilates is an effective way to strengthen your core, you can build core stability, balance, and strength with more functional exercises.

Most people know where the abs are in the body—sometimes known as the six-pack muscles—but few are so familiar with the deep core. These are the deepest layer of abdominal muscles and are sometimes ...

Forget the six-pack—real core strength at 60 is about stability, balance, and independence. Take this three-move trainer ...

Core training has been a buzz phrase in fitness for a couple of decades, and there is no shortage of exercise routines that emphasize strengthening the muscles around your mid-section. Muscles such as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While vanity muscles are nice, building a strong, stable base is crucial for all of your other gym and athletic goals. "Planking ...

Our core is an area we are constantly working — whether it's during a workout, maintaining our balance when walking or stabilizing us during daily movement. Despite how much we use the core, ...

If you’re like most people, when you hear the word core, you probably think of six-pack abs. But your core is so much more than that — it’s the powerhouse that stabilizes, supports and moves you ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

How many sit-ups after 55 is elite? A CSCS explains proper form, score rankings, and how to improve fast.

Single-leg balance test after 65: what 30 seconds says about fall risk, with certified trainer tips to improve fast.

Sure, planks and crunches can help you strengthen your core. But are there machines for getting stronger abs at the gym? Integrating gym machine abs workouts into your routine helps you strengthen ...