It doesn’t take long to do an effective core workout, and I found this short Pilates session perfect for working the abs and obliques.

How is your core strength? It's an essential part of staying healthy, so health and fitness expert Beth Oliver joined us to take us through a short test and show us how to improve it. Building a ...

Core strength exercises for seniors, from trainer Michael Betts. Try 3 bed-position tests to see if your core is top-tier after 65.

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs by Ashley Barker How do you know if you are fit? Or, at least, fit enough?

ATHLEAN-X founder Jeff Cavaliere broke down seven strength tests to determine how fit you are, regardless of age or gender.

Single-leg balance test after 65: what 30 seconds says about fall risk, with certified trainer tips to improve fast.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Working with a kettlebell takes core strength, stability and power, and ...

Forget the six-pack—real core strength at 60 is about stability, balance, and independence. Take this three-move trainer challenge to see how your torso measures up for the years ahead.

Forget complex gym machines; the humble pushup is the ultimate indicator of functional longevity and upper-body resilience as ...