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7 Core-Strengthening Exercises That Every Athlete Needs

Core-strengthening can look like a lot of things—even a yoga pose. These practices enhance stability, support, and the way you show up for go-to sport. For most of the 20 years that I’ve been a ...

Adding a Core Workout to Your Warmup Is a Game Changer—Here's How It Could Actually Help You Run Better

Doing core before you start clocking miles can save you time and help you run more efficiently.

If You’re Not Training Your Core Like This, You Might Be Missing Out on Serious Strength Gains

Psst: it's not another plank.
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Need a New Core Routine? These Are the Best Abs Exercises to Strengthen Your Six-Pack.

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4 standing exercises that restore core strength better than planks after age 45

A strong, responsive core after 45 isn’t about holding still—it’s about moving better, feeling steadier, and building ...
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9 Exercises To Strengthen Your Core and Ease Pain

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...
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3 core and stability exercises you're probably not doing, but should be

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10 Pilates Exercises To Build Your Strongest Core Ever—And How To Do Them Properly

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...
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The Exercises You Should Be Doing for a Strong Core

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...
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11 Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core Better 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. Lie on the mat with your arms extended straight up.
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9 Core Exercises That Aren’t Crunches

Your core is, quite literally, at the center of everything you do. It’s what powers your paddle strokes, allows you to reach for a climbing hold, and makes hoisting a heavy pack and carrying it over ...
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7 Core-Strengthening Yoga Poses That Every Athlete Needs

I've been a competitive runner for more than 20 years and for most of that time, I've intentionally disregarded yoga. I'd assumed long ago that it wouldn't offer anything meaningful to my workout ...