Whether you're a gym bunny, a Hyrox obessive or a devoted Pilates-goer (it's me, hi), the chances are that having a strong ...

Turn your daily walk into a core-sculpting workout. These 7 simple moves build rock-solid abs, boost balance, and burn more ...

Planks are a popular exercise for abdominal training. When done correctly, they not only work the visible abdominal muscles but also the deep muscles, including the pelvic floor. However, many people ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Pilates effectively strengthens core muscles through controlled ...

The transverse abdominis—a deep core muscle that wraps around your middle—is one of the most important muscles for core strength and stability. And it’s especially important for cyclists to ...

Transverse abdominal muscles act like a corset. They pull the rectus abdominus muscles together. Your stomach bulge disappears as the gap between those muscles shrinks. A pelvic floor physical ...

This 10-minute abs workout will strengthen all your abdominal muscles and other core muscles, but there are zero planks (or planklike exercises) involved. Skip to main content Open Navigation Menu ...

Then, exhale through your mouth like you’re blowing up a balloon or exhaling through a straw, feeling how the abdominal muscles gently tighten and pull in. Complete five breath cycles like this. 2.