Try 4 standing exercises to flatten apron belly after 45. Low-impact, full-body moves that fire up your deep core.

Training your core on repeat to reap all the benefits of a strong midsection, yet you're still not feeling as defined or powerful as you'd like to be? Then you're in the right place. We're forever ...

Crunches have been the go-to move for core workouts for years, but they aren’t the most effective way to build real core strength. While they can help strengthen the rectus abdominis—the long, ...

A six-pack is one of the most sought-after fitness goals out there, but there's so much more to strengthening your core than looks alone. Bolstering your mid-body muscles can improve your balance, ...

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

SORRY TO CRUSH your dreams of rippling abs without much buy-in, but doing endless rounds of situps is not a complete core workout. The problem with that approach is that you're only hitting one ...

It’s easy to focus on sculpting the upper abs or obliques, but your deep core and pelvic floor also deserves serious love. Luckily, that’s where deep core exercises enter the chat. To jump right in to ...

It’s no secret that the core is a super important muscle group. It’s made up of superficial muscles—like the ones that make up the six-pack—but there’s also a part of the core often referred to as the ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

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 ...

To learn whether or not your upper-body strength level is where it should be—or needs a bit of a boost—we spoke with experts.