Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.

While exercises like sit-ups and crunches work the rectus abdominis, or "six-pack" muscles, this simple-looking exercise ...

Core workouts for runners are more than just a once in a while workout program; it’s movements that can improve running performance and also reduce the risk of injuries. Core workouts help stabilize ...

Runners often forget about the power of the core for performance. This group of muscles—which spans from below your chest through your hips, taking up your entire torso—helps you transfer power ...

It’s not about cranking out 100 crunches or setting a plank world record. Having a strong core is actually going to help improve your running and the bonus is, it can make you feel stronger in plenty ...

The core never gets enough credit for the work it does on the run. But without a stable center, you’d not only run with hunched-over posture, low back aches, or knee pain, but you’d also waste a ton ...

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 ...

While it isn’t possible to spot-treat fat through exercise, certain moves can help strengthen your core and create a more defined waistline. One simple but effective option focuses on engaging the ...