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, ...

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 ...

Try five joint-friendly chair moves that engage your core and help flatten belly overhang after 50—no floor work required.

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

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 ...

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14 expert-approved strength moves to build muscle, boost metabolism, and firm your waistline in your 40s and 50s.

Crunches, sit-ups, planks… There are many ways to train your abs with bodyweight exercises, but which ones are truly ...

The quest for a slimmer waistline remains one of the most common fitness goals in 2025. While spot reduction is a myth, certain exercises prove more effective at engaging the core muscles and ...

We asked a trainer to share the best workouts with resistance bands at every level, from extra light to extra heavy. Young woman exercising at home doing so indoor workouts using a resistance band to ...

Obliques are vital, often overlooked muscles crucial for spine stability, posture, and movement. They control twisting and ...