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 ...

This 9-Minute Ab Workout Uses One Piece of Equipment to Build a Stronger, More Functional Core

Carve out just nine minutes a day, five to six times a week, and watch how your core transforms.
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4 standing exercises that restore core strength better than planks after age 45

A strong, responsive core after 45 isn’t about holding still—it’s about moving better, feeling steadier, and building ...
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This Is One of the Best Moves To Efficiently Strengthen Your Core in a Way That *Actually* Helps You in Real Life

With so many variations out there, it can be challenging to understand what functional core training truly is. But the key is to redirect your focus away from a specific set of exercises and towards ...
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10 minutes and four moves to build functional core strength

Workouts don't require a trip to the gym. They don't need to take hours of time either. We're big fans of accessible sessions that can fit around your busy lifestyle, just like this 10-minute core ...

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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Strengthen Your Core From Every Angle With These Functional Exercises

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

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 ...
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P18 The effect of core stability training on functional movement patterns in collegiate athletes

Study Design Quasi-experimental study. Objectives To determine the effectiveness of an 8 week core stability training program on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Lateral step down (LSD) and Y ...
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What Functional Strength Training Actually Means for Your Workouts

THERE ARE SO many reasons to exercise: aesthetics, athletic ability, even mental health. As you age, one motivation often distinguishes itself above others: functionality. When you get older, your ...