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The plank exercise: The core move that builds strength and protects your back

A simple, equipment-free exercise that fitness experts across the U.S. recommend for improving posture, core stability, and ...
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The 8 best core workouts to build stronger abs and boost your balance without weights

The best core workouts strengthen this mid-body muscle, helping improve your posture, reduce the risk of injury, and develop the connection between your upper and lower body. Your core refers to the ...
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I’m a trainer—crunches won’t build a strong core, do these 3 exercises instead

A personal trainer shares his holy trinity of core building exercises. Sit up and take note, folks. UK-based personal trainer James Stirling, known on Instagram as @London_Fitness_Guy, has taken to ...
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Engaging your core is not the same as sucking in your belly. Here’s the right way to do it

(CNN) — 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 ...
Men's Journal

Should You Do Bodyweight or Weighted Ab Workouts? Trainer Weighs In

If you’ve been training for a while, you’ve probably heard the saying that abs are built in the kitchen. There’s truth to that, but diet alone won’t carve them out. Even with the cleanest eating ...
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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 ...