This quick no-crunch ab workout is perfect for beginners, gentle on your back, yet powerful for building deep core strength.

This standing abs routine strengthens your core, boosts posture, and lays the foundation for a stronger, more balanced body.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images As our lives become more sedentary, lower back pain is more common than ever ...

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 ...

To relieve lower back pain, focus on core-strengthening exercises that will improve posture and support the spine.

What are the first exercises you think about when you hear the words core training? Crunches and sit-ups probably come to mind. While you can certainly do those exercises to train your core, there’s ...

Running, gardening, walking the dog, signing up for and actually attending a barre class are all physical activities that can boost your mood and get your heart pumping (yes, even gardening). However, ...

The sensation of fullness after overeating can be uncomfortable, but health experts have identified specific ways to alleviate this discomfort through gentle movement. Rather than succumbing to the ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...