Engaging your transverse abdominis strengthens the core, flattens the belly, and enhances stability, reducing back pain and injury risk. Simple, at-home exercises like bird dogs and planks can help ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

I have a lot of favorite ab exercises, but one that doesn't get enough credit is the bear hold. I like the bear hold because it's easy to learn and it's great for lower core strength; it targets your ...

I've been a competitive runner for more than 20 years and for most of that time, I've intentionally disregarded yoga. I'd assumed long ago that it wouldn't offer anything meaningful to my workout ...

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts ...

Shoulder Tap pushups might seem like a complex workout that can only be achieved through years of work. Well, to a certain extent, yes. But if you know how to do them right, you might be able to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While vanity muscles are nice, building a strong, stable base is crucial for all of your other gym and athletic goals. "Planking ...

Bed core exercises for seniors that rebuild strength after 60, with a CSCS trainer’s step-by-step form cues.

Chair exercises for belly fat over 65, taught by a CSCS trainer, to strengthen your core and flatten the lower belly.