If you’ve ever worked with a trainer, attended a group class at the gym, or read a set of exercise instructions, you have, without a doubt, been told to “engage your core.” The fitness world is ...

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A typical New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, although where to start can feel daunting. Some opt for a fitness class; others create a plan with a personal trainer or work out from home.

For years, sit-ups were considered the ultimate ab exercise. But modern research shows they’re not the safest or most ...

If you’ve ever been to a workout class (or streamed a workout class), you’ve probably heard the instructor say, ‘Engage your core,’ like, a million times. But what does that really mean? And what is ...

In a number of my columns that provide tips on how to perform a particular exercise, I have often mentioned the phrase “engage your core”. “Pull in your belly button”, “tighten your abdominal muscles” ...

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This is a Pilates move that many people see as a stretch, but it’s also a fantastic way to switch on your core muscles. “It’s really good for mobility, flexibility, breath integration as well as core ...

In this video I explain how to not swing when doing pull ups, leg raises and any other hanging exercises on a bar. The secret ...