How to do it: Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Clasp your hands together in front of your chest. Extend your arms ...

The advice is common — and vague. Here’s how to do it properly. By Hilary Achauer When I began weight lifting in my late 30s, my coaches often gave me a somewhat baffling cue. “Engage your core,” they ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “engage your core” at least once in your life, even if you’ve never seen an exercise program, read a fitness magazine, or set foot in a gym. Sometimes it’s gently ...

A typical New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, although where to start can feel daunting. Some opt for a fitness class; others create a plan with a personal trainer or work out from home.

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

If you’ve ever worked with a trainer, attended a group class at the gym, or read a set of exercise instructions, you have, without a doubt, been told to “engage your core.” The fitness world is ...

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...

If you’ve ever worked with a coach or PT, attended a group class at the gym, or read a set of exercise instructions, you have, without a doubt, been told to 'engage your core'. The fitness world is ...