The 'Alekna' is a deceptively simple core exercise that elites use to boost stability – here's how to do it

It’s like a dialled-up dead bug – and it can do wonders for your running form ...

A Personal Trainer Says That These Are 18 of the Best Ab Exercises to Build a Stronger Core

Having strong abs is about much more than fitting a certain aesthetic (although if you do want to brag about having a six- or ...

30-Minute Pilates Ring Ab Workout to Strengthen Your Entire Core

Try this 30-minute Pilates ab workout video to strengthen your entire core. Add in the Pilates ring, a versatile tool that ...

Midlife fitness expert Caroline Idiens, 54, shares 6 no-kit core exercises 'you need to start doing'

While the idea of training your core might not sound particularly appealing, it's so important for future-proofing your body ...
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4 seated core exercises to work your lower abs in minutes

A seated core routine built around leg lifts and knee tucks is an efficient way to target the lower abdominal region without any equipment. Sitting on the floor with legs extended, movements like ...

5 Best Bodyweight Core Exercises That Build Strength Faster Than Gym Machines After 50

A trainer with 21 years of coaching shares 5 bodyweight core exercises that build strength faster than machines after 50.
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This 15-minute standing core workout can protect your posture and balance

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Fitness icon Joan MacDonald, 80, swears by this simple exercise to build a strong core – no gym required

If you aren’t aware of the absolute powerhouse that is Joan MacDonald, let us have the pleasure of introducing you. An inspiration to us all, Joan hadn't even entered a gym until she was 70, but has ...
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A Pilates teacher recommends this eight-minute beginner routine to strengthen your core and stabilize your spine

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5 Best Bodyweight Core Exercises That Build Strength Faster Than Planks After 55

Core training after 55 works best when it feels simple and repeatable. A long plank can get old fast, especially when your shoulders start talking before your abs really get much out of it. Bodyweight ...