Build core strength after 50 with 5 bodyweight moves that train bracing and control, often faster than planks.

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

If you haven't been exercising regularly (or at all), the thought of getting down on the floor for planks probably doesn't sound appealing. And here's the good news: you don't have to. Once you reach ...

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to ...

Core training has become a consistent pillar in the worlds of fitness and strength training. While health care professionals agree on its importance, there is little consensus on what truly ...

Some people think you need an hour-long gym routine to get strong after 45, but your muscles care more about effort and movement quality than time spent wandering between machines. The truth is, short ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's why it pays to dedicate focused training time on your core. You can start with these ab exercises ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Women who are 50 years, or older, tend to develop persistent belly fat, because menopause causes their metabolism to slow ...