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 ...

I don't believe that sit-ups or crunches are must-haves in any core routine. In fact, I steer away from them in favor of other functional core exercises that build a strong midsection, and this "core ...

A stronger, flatter midsection after 50 comes from movements that train your core to stabilize your entire body, not just flex your spine like old-school crunches. Standing drills create that ...