Case in point: You rely on your core muscles to carry you through the miles. And research shows that core strength training can improve the force you put into your steps, your overall energy transfer, ...

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.

A quick scan of any gym will show you: Abs exercises are one of the most popular ways people fill their workout time. That’s great—but many folks fall into the trap of prioritizing core workouts in ...

Core strength is more than just achieving sculpted abs—it’s the foundation of movement, balance, and injury prevention. A weak core can lead to poor posture, chronic pain, and decreased athletic ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.