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 ...

I'm a personal trainer: Stop relying on planks to strengthen your deep core — try this workout instead

Whenever I start working with a new personal training client, I’ll usually have them do some variation of a plank. They’re a ...

A Pilates instructor recommends this 3-move 'deep core' workout for strength and control

Build a strong core with a Pilates instructor's 3-move routine.

I'm a Coach and Here Are 5 Chair Exercises That Build Core Strength Faster Than Planks After 60

A certified strength coach shares 5 chair exercises that build core strength after 60 — no planks, no floor work, just ...
Health.com

11 Bodyweight Core Exercises More Effective Than Sit-Ups

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Dead bugs improve core stability and coordination by ...
AOL

8 Kettlebell Exercises To Tone and Strengthen Your Core

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...

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.
Men's Journal

Should You Do Bodyweight or Weighted Ab Workouts? Trainer Weighs In

If you’ve been training for a while, you’ve probably heard the saying that abs are built in the kitchen. There’s truth to that, but diet alone won’t carve them out. Even with the cleanest eating ...

I'm a personal trainer: try this workout instead of planks to strengthen your deep core

Try these four different exercises instead ...