You don’t need long workouts to build a strong core. This simple five-move routine delivers real results in just five minutes ...

Hannah Mustered & Chris Chesnut teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to do Pilates. This video walks you through the basics of Mat Pilates, a low-impact workout that focuses on core strength, ...

Grab some light dumbbells and try this trainer's 30-minute Pilates workout to strengthen your core and build real strength.

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.

Draw your belly button inward as you breathe into your ribs. Make sure to not over-engage your glutes or hold your breath.

The core muscles give vital support to your lower back and help you stand, maintain balance, and carry out important movements. We look at some effective core exercises for seniors, the correct way to ...

Better posture. Weak upper abs often result in poor posture and spinal misalignment, but by targeting these muscles, you can ...

You’ve likely heard of Pilates, which has become such a popular way to exercise these days, but the origins of this exercise practice might surprise you. It was not used as a form of general fitness ...

Rarely do we think about ab exercises outside of when we’re doing plank exercises or a set of crunches, but your abs are a large and important muscle group that helps us perform many movements ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Lie on the mat with your arms extended straight up.

It’s been 25 years since I last did a Pilates class, and now I’m remembering why I strayed for so long. The movements are ...

Bed exercises for seniors over 60, take this 4-move test with exclusive personal trainer cues to see if you are elite.