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

The test is to maintain the hold with strong form and without dropping your hips for 20 seconds (beginner), 30 (intermediate) ...

Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are numerous ...

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, ...

Denise Austin has instructed simple, effective fitness routines for decades. She’s shared a workout for balance and mobility, and her essential exercises for longevity —among others. One of her latest ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Your core is the central part ...

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? So, here it is: an effective (and quick!) core workout for women looking for ...

Denise Austin and her daughter and fellow fitness instructor, Katie Austin, share moves to improve back and core strength. “Your spine is your lifeline,” she says. She recommends doing at least three ...