IF YOU ARE focused on building a strong, functional core, you need to know what muscles you're working so hard to sculpt. There are the six-pack muscles (the rectus abdominis) trained with spinal ...

When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a go-to. But working the side body is an important piece of a well-rounded core routine that is sometimes overlooked.

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to ...

When you think about having a strong core, your first thought might be well-defined abs and a flat stomach, including a chiseled 6-pack. However, the core isn’t just your abs. The core makes up nearly ...

Not that fussed about sit-ups? Me neither, so I say sweep them to one side and hit more muscles in one go using the good old do-it-all compound exercise — a multi-joint, multi-muscle move that hits ...

(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain. To perform well ...

Trainer Steve Chambers shares 5 standing moves to shrink belly pooch after 55, with exclusive expert quotes and tips.

Women who are 50 years, or older, tend to develop persistent belly fat, because menopause causes their metabolism to slow ...

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