A strong core is about more than just six-pack bragging rights — it’s the foundation of your strength and overall well-being. But you don't need to torture yourself with endless crunches. Instead, ...

More than half of women who give birth experience a condition called diastasis recti, yet many have never heard its name. This separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy affects physical ...

Women can, of course, exercise their abdominals for various reasons, but one way to think of ab exercises’ popularity is to consider the biology of the body (the abdominals), the psychology of ...

It’s a common fitness dilemma: You’re banging out crunches and planks week after week but still not seeing the strength and muscle tone you want in your lower abs. That’s a sign it’s time to switch up ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? So, here it is: an effective (and quick!) core workout for women looking for ...

Join Paola from Yoga After 40 for a dynamic weight-loss yoga routine designed for women over 40. This full body flow targets fat burning, body toning, core strength, and flexibility. With wrist ...

Do you want a strong core, and maybe a chance of developing a six-pack? Adding some ab isolation exercises will help you target that area. Read on, and I’ll explain the best exercises, the best ...

Want that Greek-god chiseled core that looks perfect? It takes consistent effort and disciplined training. Men usually need a ...

Lose stubborn belly fat after 55 with 5 joint-friendly exercises that boost calorie burn and build strength, no jumping ...

Diastasis recti occurs when the top layer of your abdominal muscles stretches apart during pregnancy. When this happens, your belly can stick out or bulge, usually on and around the belly button. More ...

“Why is the abdominal region the most popular and sought after in terms of perfection for women?” asks a journalist in her email to me. A quick look at some of the most recent magazine covers verifies ...