I'm a personal trainer: try this workout instead of planks to strengthen your deep core

Try these four different exercises instead ...

8 seated ab exercises that fire up your core in 10 minutes – no mat or floor space needed

All you need is a chair ...

Park the planks—a Pilates instructor says these five core exercises should replace your old routine in 2026

Popular core exercises like planks can be a valuable part of your routine. But Brittani Johnson, a certified Pilates ...

I'm a Certified Trainer and Here Are 5 Core Exercises Adults Over 55 Should Do to Build Strength Faster Than Planks

A certified trainer shares 5 beginner core exercises for adults over 55 that build strength faster than planks—no floor work ...

No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

Here are the four exercises to try.

MASTER CLASS: Core stability training is about postural awareness

Core stability is a term that many fitness enthusiasts are familiar with, but it's often oversimplified as a synonym for ...

My low back is always sore. What type of workout should I do?

I was formally a sufferer of low-back pain myself and many workouts made me feel worse. Until I finally discovered Pilates ...

Over 45? Try These 4 Exercises for Better Endurance

Your 30s workout plan won’t cut it anymore. These age-appropriate endurance exercises are designed to help you test and ...

I'm a personal trainer: Stop relying on planks to strengthen your deep core — try this workout instead

Planks are far from the only exercise that will strengthen your core, though. Muscles like your rectus abdominis, transverse ...