Do you skip side planks and other oblique exercises when working out? Experts say you shouldn’t. Here’s why. Your obliques, aka the muscles that run alongside your abdomen, play a “critical role in ...

For on-demand core workouts — plus fitness challenges, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a ...

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

If getting toned and strong abs are one of your goals this year, it’s important to know a few things before embarking on this journey. Your abs are made up of four parts: the rectus abdominis, ...

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

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 ...

Newsflash: Your abs workouts need to hit all the different abs muscles to be truly effective. It's easy to zero in on the six pack, but sculpting a strong core requires so much than that. When I ...

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

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

Better posture. Weak upper abs often result in poor posture and spinal misalignment, but by targeting these muscles, you can ...