Forget sit-ups — this is my go-to exercise to strengthen my hips, activate my deep core and build functional alignment

Here's the ab exercise to add to your routine.

How Jennifer Aniston built her abs at 56 – and why it works better than traditional core exercises

Jen's trainer says functional movements are key and shares the best to try ...
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Trainer Shares 8 Functional Core Exercises Better Than Crunches and Situps

To get your abs to pop, you need to lose body fat and strengthen your abdominal muscles. While doing crunches and situps may activate the abs, these exercises don't target as many core muscles—like ...
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5 functional core exercises that make your day-to-day movement so much easier

If you haven't added these functional core moves to your routine, do so, stat. They help with everything from walking up the stairs to carrying groceries. Some people add core work into their routine ...
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You should be doing this exercise for functional core strength

The exercise in speaking is what’s called a ‘suitcase carry’. It involves walking with a single kettlebell held to one side of your body – just as you would carry a suitcase, hence the name. As well ...

Stir the pot is the advanced plank variation to level up core strength – how to do it properly

Keeping your body controlled while moving an object develops functional core stability better than static movements ...

If You Can Do This Many Sit-ups After 55, Your Arm Core Endurance Is Elite

How many sit-ups after 55 is elite? A CSCS explains proper form, score rankings, and how to improve fast.
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Pure Plank’s Long Game: How a Lean Startup Built by Wrestling Icons Is Redefining Core Fitness

In a fitness industry crowded with fast trends, flashy promises, and short product life cycles, Pure Plank has taken a noticeably different approach. The ...
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Functional training ideal for fitness goals, ACFT

With the calorie-rich holidays fast approaching, many of us are, once again, turning our thoughts to staying fit and keeping our weight-gain in check amid countless opportunities to overindulge.