Story by Cori Ritchey, C.S.C.S., Olivia Luppino Has your core routine gotten stale? I know mine has. While crunches, Russian Twists, and planks are effective, after doing them a bunch, they might get ...

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...

Most people think getting visible abs means mindlessly crunching or performing a concoction of different exercises that promise to hit your core. But after more than 20 years of training, I've learnt ...

There's something genuinely satisfying about discovering that your kitchen chair can pull double duty. Most of us walk past it a dozen times a day without giving it a second thought, yet that simple ...

What do you picture when you hear someone say 'core exercise'? Likely, you imagine the someone non-stop crunches or a plank being held for days on end. Sounds kind of dull, right? Well, if you're ...

Standing core exercises after 60, from CSCS coach Jarrod Nobbe, build stability and strength without getting on the floor.

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your midsection ...

See and feel a difference in your core strength in just one month with this walking and bodyweight strength plan. Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 31-day ...

An Indiana Guardsman completes the plank portion of the Army combat fitness test at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, March 15, 2025, during the Best Warrior Competition. (Spc. Katie Dixon/U.S. National Guard ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

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 ...

Manual wheelchair use can be a workout, and core strengthening exercises can help reduce injury risk and promote good posture among wheelchair users. Research suggests that roughly 3.3 million ...