Place your hands lightly on the bed for balance if needed. Lower one leg toward the mattress with control. Stop just before ...

Build core strength after 50 with 5 bodyweight moves that train bracing and control, often faster than planks.

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

A strong core serves as the foundation of essentially everything you do, from bending down to pick up a package to playing pickleball. When your core muscles are weak, this can negatively impact how ...

The top gymnasts in the world have one thing in common: They're all shredded. Big names like Vitaly Scherbo, Simone Biles, and Alexei Nemov are known not only for their skill level, but also their ...

Adding leg lifts to the reverse plank makes it more dynamic by engaging more muscle groups at once. While holding a standard ...

When people think about core exercises, they usually imagine exercises that begin in the supine position, or lying on your back. There are some very effective core moves that begin in this position, ...

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. Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a ...