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 ...

A strong core is key to performing everyday activities safely and effectively — and it's more than just your abdominals.

Case in point: You rely on your core muscles to carry you through the miles. And research shows that core strength training can improve the force you put into your steps, your overall energy transfer, ...

You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

Our bodies move in various directions to perform tasks such as picking up a child, carrying luggage, or getting up and down ...

Master the bicycle crunch from start to finish, learn the mistakes most guys make, and add variations that target every part of your core.

The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...

Lie on your back on the floor and bend your hips and knees to a 90-degree angle. Reach one arm overhead while you extend the ...