Not squats or lunges — I do this simple Pilates exercise 3x a week to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings, build deep core stability and reduce lower back pain

By working on the glutes and core, you’ll protect your lower back from injury and improve the alignment of your hips. This ...

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors: These are the 4 core exercises I wish everyone would do before they turn 60

As a certified personal trainer, I always notice how our fitness goals can change as we get older. Many of my younger clients ...

I’m a Trainer and These 5 Standing Exercises Target Core Strength After 50

Standing core exercises after 50: a certified trainer shares 5 moves with form cues to build stability and protect your back.
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The most important core muscles are the ones you can't see. Here's how to strengthen them

When you think of a strong core, the image of six-pack abs likely comes to mind. But you may be surprised to learn that the most important core muscles are actually those you can’t see with the naked ...

4 Chair Exercises for Restoring Core Strength After 60 (No Floor Required)

Chair core exercises after 60: Trainer-approved moves to build core strength without floor planks, crunches, or back strain.

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.
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Obliques: The overlooked core muscles that support your spine, posture and balance

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...
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All you need to target the deep core muscles is four moves and a resistance band, says this certified personal trainer

Most people know where the abs are in the body—sometimes known as the six-pack muscles—but few are so familiar with the deep core. These are the deepest layer of abdominal muscles and are sometimes ...
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5 Core Exercises That Also Strengthen the Pelvic Floor

Learn how to effectively strengthen your pelvic floor with targeted core exercises. Physical therapists share moves to improve bladder function, sexual health, and reduce back pain.

Mastering the Deadlift Is a Vital Step in Your Fitness Journey: Here’s How to Do It Properly (Plus Variations)

"Nothing will make you feel stronger than pulling something heavy off the ground." ...

Why I Stopped Doing Sit-Ups and Started Doing These Core Exercises Instead

Exercises like dead bugs help lengthen and strengthen the hip flexors in a controlled position, which improves form and can help offset the effects of sitting too much, adds Dickinson. Lie faceup, ...