Women's Health

10 Pilates Exercises To Build Your Strongest Core Ever—And How To Do Them Properly

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

This workout skips sit-ups and crunches: Here's a trainer's 4-move routine for building a stronger core over 50

How to do it: Stand with your back to the wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands lightly behind your head. Slowly ...

If You Can Hold This Core Position for 2 Minutes, Your Abs Are Stronger Than Most After 40

Find out why holding a strong plank for 2 minutes after 40 is a powerful test of core strength and how to safely build up to ...

If You Can Do This Many Sit-Ups After 55, Your Core Beats Most People Your Age

Find out how many sit-ups after 55 signal a strong, healthy core and use this 60-second test to track your strength over time.