"Many people believe that their core is simply their abdominal 'six-pack' muscles, and to strengthen them, all they need are crunches," says Teri Jory, Los Angeles-based personal trainer, professional ...

I love training my core (the muscles around my stomach), but sit-ups and crunches can get a bit repetitive. I was worried that my core sessions were getting a bit boring and my progress was plateauing ...

If you’re looking for a time-effective way to get stronger and fitter, then circuit training using dumbbells is a great way to go about it. This quick workout from fitness trainer Kat Boley is a great ...

The best workout is the workout you actually do, so keeping things simple and quick with your sessions to make them easier to fit in is never a bad idea. This 15-minute abs and arms workout from ...

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The core gets a lot of attention when it comes to aesthetics. But your torso muscles—which include your abs, back, glutes, and hip flexors—play a crucial role in running that goes way beyond looks.

Confession: Despite my lengthy career as a fitness journalist and being well-versed in the health benefits of a strong core, I have not been consistent with training my abs for a while. (Hi, holidays ...