Master the bicycle crunch from start to finish, learn the mistakes most guys make, and add variations that target every part of your core.

Short on time? This 8-minute chair routine builds functional strength after 50 with 4 safe moves at home. No equipment needed.

Our core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that ...

Ditch endless crunches. Try 4 bodyweight moves that target lower abs, improve posture, and strengthen your core after 40.

Sit-ups can be a great way to strengthen your abdominal muscles that sit around your stomach. But they can quickly get repetitive and its easy to accidentally lose your form, so when boredom strikes, ...

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Core exercises are easy to fall prey to boredom. After all, how long can you keep doing the same crunches and planks before you hit a plateau? These five core exercises to keep your mind engaged and h ...

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Your home gym equipment probably isn’t very smart. That treadmill sits there passively while you decide the speed. Those dumbbells offer the same resistance whether you’re feeling energized or ...

Build a lean, strong core with five bodyweight routines for power, balance, and endurance. No equipment. In 10 to 15 minutes.

When you hear the words “core workout,” you probably think of the planks and crunches you bust out after spending 30 minutes on the treadmill, or the sit-ups you do during Mad Men commercial breaks.