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 ...

You don’t need to crank out endless situps or planks to train your core. In fact, some of the best core exercises don’t look like traditional abs movements at all. Think weighted carries and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's why it pays to dedicate focused training time on your core. You can start with these ab exercises ...

I’m not one to big up an exercise I don’t believe in. I’ll happily tell you sit-ups are low on my priority list of the best abs exercises to program for my clients, with or without weights. So when I ...

The advice is common — and vague. Here’s how to do it properly. By Hilary Achauer When I began weight lifting in my late 30s, my coaches often gave me a somewhat baffling cue. “Engage your core,” they ...

You probably don’t think much about your core when you’re running—until something starts to hurt. Maybe it’s your back after a long run. Maybe your hips ache every time you increase your mileage. Or ...

Strengthen your core after 55 with 4 chair drills that train rotation, lower abs, and anti-rotation without floor strain.