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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. (TODAY Illustration / Courtesy Stephanie Mansour) For a strong and ...

This underrated anti-rotation move is becoming a favorite among fitness experts in the U.S. because it builds a stronger, safer core that actually transfers to daily life and athletic performance.

Breathing exercises can help ease anxiety, regulate your nervous system and promote relaxation and calm, so why do so many of us avoid breathwork, then? I recently added three simple breathing ...

It can be hard to carve out time in your busy schedule for strength training, especially if you’re a newbie and it feels overwhelming to get started—or you don’t even know where to start. That’s why ...

A stronger, flatter midsection after 50 comes from movements that train your core to stabilize your entire body, not just flex your spine like old-school crunches. Standing drills create that ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While plenty of ...

New to yoga? This 20-minute at-home guide teaches beginners how to stretch, strengthen, and relax with easy-to-follow exercises. As we step into a new year, one thing almost everyone promises ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Want to add some ...

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...