Washboard abs and beach-ready bodies are always in style, but having a strong and sculpted core brings additional benefits.

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 ...

I'm no newbie to Pilates. Full disclosure: I’ve been doing the now wildly viral workout at home for a few years, having ...

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 ...

Like many people, my living room is now also my office and my gym. And since I don’t have space—plus I’m pretty sure my landlord would hate me throwing around a barbell on the hardwood floors—I’ve had ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

14 expert-approved strength moves to build muscle, boost metabolism, and firm your waistline in your 40s and 50s.

Swinging these cannonball-like weights can supercharge your body’s fat-burning potential - Getty Want to burn a lot of calories, fast? Kettlebells may be the answer. Swinging these cannonball-like ...