You'll need better moves to build a functional core. Here’s how you can upgrade your workouts.

Back in the day, sit-ups were the exercise of choice to train the core. We didn’t use the term “core” back then, but if you wanted the kind of abs displayed in Calvin Klein underwear ads, sit-ups were ...

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 ...

Hitting that end-of-January motivation slump—or just want to spice up your routine with fresh moves? Meet the quick-yet-intense dumbbell workout that will jolt you and your body back to life. This ...

Sometimes, factors like age, past injury, or personal comfort can prevent my personal training clients from getting onto the floor for traditional core exercises. Fortunately, the ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to ...

What is functional core?: It involves compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups, mimicking everyday actions like carrying groceries. Why it matters: A strong functional core supports ...

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 ...

An Indiana Guardsman completes the plank portion of the Army combat fitness test at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, March 15, 2025, during the Best Warrior Competition. (Spc. Katie Dixon/U.S. National Guard ...

U.S. Navy Religous Programs Specialist 3rd Class Whitney Hooker, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, performs a deadlift during a deadlift competition at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan in ...