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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

Core exercises for stronger abs include crunches, teasers, planks, and body-weight squats. A strong core helps improve balance and posture.

Time is a precious commodity, and sometimes, finding time to squeeze in physical activity, like a 30-minute HIIT workout, or a group fitness class can be challenging. However, coach Raneir Pollard has ...

Join fitness trainer Jake DuPree for a high-energy, 15-minute no-equipment oblique workout, alongside class members Madisyn Maniff and Gina Gonsalves. In this routine, you'll start off with a quick ...

Skip long cardio. Try 5 at-home moves after 50, knee drives, side reach crunches, lunge rotations, twists, and slow climbers.

(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...