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 ...

The dead bug exercise is a favorite among fitness enthusiasts for its ability to strengthen the core without putting pressure ...

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

Your core muscles, including your abdominals (abs), pelvic floor, erector spinae, and diaphragm, help you maintain your posture by stabilizing your torso. However, many people have weak core muscles, ...

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.

The dead bug exercise may have a funny name, but it's a seriously effective move. The slow and controlled core strengthening exercise involves lying on your back and moving your arms and legs in a way ...

After years of hot Pilates and some attempts on the reformer, I thought I had pretty decent core strength. But after my beloved TikTok algorithm showed me a video by creator Ana Wolfermann, who spent ...

I often assume that a workout is only effective if it leaves me sweaty and breathless. But recently, I've been experimenting with Pilates routines that encourage slow, intentional movement—and I've ...

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” ...

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 ...

As GOLF Teacher to Watch Lucas Wald often says, “the engine of the golf swing is in the middle,” so having a strong core that can help generate the power you’re looking for will lead to more power.

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 ...