Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us. See All As much as planks make me want ...

A strong and defined core is about more than just aesthetics; it's fundamental for stability, posture, and overall functional fitness. While traditional planks are excellent for engaging the front of ...

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This is one of my favorite side plank variations. I love how it works the core and fires up the obliques. But it's also great for the shoulders and upper back. These are all areas I work on regularly, ...

A basic plank is a great core exercise. But Nashville-based celebrity trainer Erin Oprea, who works with Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, and Martina McBride, among others, has taken it one step ...

Give us 10 minutes and we will have you feeling your abs! Working your abs from a variety of angles with these 10 different exercises translates to a strong and tight core. And with no equipment ...

While my core muscles certainly switch on during planks, I found that these standing exercises required deeper, more dynamic levels of engagement. They challenged certain core muscles to stabilize my ...

Abs are a key component of core strength and play a crucial role in overall fitness, stability, and posture. Toning the abs not only enhances physical appearance but also supports better movement and ...