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 ...

Whether you are new to fitness or you have stopped seeing results from your current exercise routine, getting back to the basics can make all the difference. Many of us get caught up in fitness trends ...

Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and ...

I describe the core to my clients as the foundation of a house. You want the foundation to be strong so that you can add the walls and so on. If you don’t have a strong foundation (your core), the ...

Here's a quick Pilates ab workout for beginners you can do at home. It includes five easy Pilates exercises, and since these are all bodyweight moves, you can do this workout anywhere. Having a strong ...

No matter your fitness level or the style of workout you're doing, a huge component of a proper training philosophy focuses on the core. The core is the foundation of movement, and without a strong ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.