Fit & Well fitness writer Harry Bullmore performing a bird dog as part of the McGill Big Three core exercises. Millions of people around the world suffer from back pain. Core stability training is one ...

Better posture. Weak upper abs often result in poor posture and spinal misalignment, but by targeting these muscles, you can ...

If your goal is a visibly stronger core, remember there’s no single method that guarantees a six-pack. Forget gimmicks and ...

Join instructor Sina Riemann for a 15-minute pilates class for core stability. Riemann takes you through a series of moves designed to strengthen and stabilize your core from the center abdominals to ...

Stand on one edge of the board, pushing the underside down to the floor. Step onto the other edge of the board with your ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Lie on the mat with your arms extended straight up.

Core strength is more than just achieving sculpted abs—it’s the foundation of movement, balance, and injury prevention. A weak core can lead to poor posture, chronic pain, and decreased athletic ...

As such balance work, which so many yoga poses require, builds core strength. So it makes so much sense to do yoga for core stability training. In our latest Good Moves workout, yoga teacher Alicia ...

Aim for a 45–90 second plank after 50. Learn how to test safely, spot form red flags, and build real core endurance.

To stay upright in these yoga for core stability poses, you'll have to get your whole body in on the balancing act. As such balance work, which so many yoga poses require, builds core strength. So it ...