I tried pilates heel taps every day for a week – and now rave about the low-impact core move

A simple exercise that packs a punch.

Not sit-ups or crunches – this is my must-do move for deep core strength, spinal stability, and pelvic support

During alternating heel taps, the muscles in your deep core (like the transverse abdominis and internal obliques), along with ...
Women's Health

Build deep core strength with heel slides – but don’t be fooled by how easy they look

More complexity doesn’t mean better results when it comes to exercise selection. Enduring more complicated movements doesn’t necessarily make you more likely to achieve your goal, particularly if ...
New York Post

I’m a trainer—crunches won’t build a strong core, do these 3 exercises instead

Sit up and take note, folks. UK-based personal trainer James Stirling, known on Instagram as @London_Fitness_Guy, has taken to the platform to share his insights on what does and does not build core ...
AOL

10 Pilates Exercises To Build Your Strongest Core Ever—And How To Do Them Properly

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

'I’m a pelvic floor PT – this simple core move works better than dead bugs'

Struggling to feel dead bugs in your core? A pelvic floor PT explains why weighted taps might work better ...

Forget crunches: This Pilates instructor’s 8-move routine is the 'gold standard' for fitness over 40

Far from sculpting a six-pack, after the age of 40, strengthening your abdominal muscles is a non-negotiable when it comes to ...

Strength Coach Reveals the Best 'Anti-Movement' Abs Exercises for a Bulletproof Core and Heavier Compound Lifts

Enter any gym, and you’ll see the same core workout: crunches, situps, ab machines, and endless twisting exercises. The logic ...