Common core-based exercises (like crunches, planks, and mountain climbers) are a natural fit for your yoga mat. You wouldn’t use equipment for them anyway, and they’re too uncomfortable to be ...

Sick of your basic sit-ups? Pros say that a hips dip workout is even better than the boring old crunches that we're used to cranking out. Plank rocks with side-to-side knee dips are a way to fire up ...

What is the most effective abdominal exercise? While I have never heard one specific exercise for abs described as the "most effective," there are a few that make up the cornerstones of a good ...

Core strength isn’t just about looking good at the beach – it’s the foundation of everyday movement and long-term health. For those spending hours at a desk, a strong midsection counteracts the ...

Core strength testing has come a long way from the straight-legged, twisting sit-ups used before World War II. We've moved on to bent-knee sit-ups, to crunches and now to the plank pose or hanging ...