You Don’t Need Sit-Ups—Try This 5-Minute Core Workout Instead

A strong core improves posture and stability. Try this bodyweight plank routine at home. It only takes five minutes.

Not crunches or planks — these are the 3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core

I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade, and I credit it with getting me to the start line of the six marathons I’ve ...

8 seated ab exercises that fire up your core in 10 minutes – no mat or floor space needed

All you need is a chair ...
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The 15 Best Core Workouts You Can Do at Home, No Equipment Necessary

Danny Saltos is a NASM-certified personal trainer and health coach, specializing in strength training and cardio. With 18 years of experience, Saltos has been training clients since 2006, both in ...

Park the planks—a Pilates instructor says these five core exercises should replace your old routine in 2026

Popular core exercises like planks can be a valuable part of your routine. But Brittani Johnson, a certified Pilates ...
The New York Times

Core Strength Benefits, and Exercises to Improve Your Workout

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain. To perform well ...
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This Core Workout Is Only 4 Moves—and Doesn’t Require Any Equipment

You likely know that maintaining a strong core is important for your overall health and fitness. But finding the time—and resources—to build that necessary strength can be, well, challenging, ...
Women's Health

6 Core Exercises to Take Your Abs Workout Routine to The Next Level

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...
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Strengthen your core in just 7 minutes a day with this 31-day challenge

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 31-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. Can you believe it's almost September? The summer flew by!
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Try this easy 5-move standing core workout if you want strength without getting on the floor

Workouts No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core Workouts According to a Pilates teacher, this is the one move every beginner should ...