The best bodyweight exercises targeting the core include functional, full-core training exercises like the dead bug, bird dog ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

For cyclists, our ability to stabilize our core, and by extension our entire body, has a huge impact on our bike handling skills. Solid stability also plays a role in feeling strong and confident when ...

As you pass 50, your body doesn’t bounce back the same way it used to. Strength training, consistent activity, and recovery ...

Mountain biking is an explosive activity that requires mental and physical conditioning to avoid accidents and injuries. But where do you start if you are looking to improve your stability, power, and ...

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The quest for a slimmer waistline remains one of the most common fitness goals in 2025. While spot reduction is a myth, certain exercises prove more effective at engaging the core muscles and ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sit-ups are one of the most basic forms of core ...