This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

Working on your core strength can transform how your body moves. That's because the core is involved in almost every movement ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

If rolling out a yoga mat and getting down on the floor is a no-go, try these four exercises for the lower body and core on your bed. While solid surfaces like the ground or a stiff table are ...

Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, arms by your sides. Movement: Inhale to prepare. Exhale, and tilt your pelvis. Slowly lift your hips off the mat, creating a ...

Sit with your upper back resting against a sturdy chair. Place your feet flat on the floor, knees bent. Lift one leg off the ...

Stand with your feet just wider than shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell with both hands at chest-height, elbows high.