2 of the best core workouts for hikers, including one you can do on a whim

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Would you rather be standing or doing your main work? However, we’ve got you covered with two different core strength workouts. (Photo: Mystockimages via Getty Images) Published March 30, 2026 09:17AM If you’re like me, you have one of two reactions to real exercise: Well, I will– Until I hit the ground. or Well, I … Read more

If you can hold a plank that long after 60 years, your core strength is stronger than 90% of your peers

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A fitness expert reveals a board benchmark that separates the strong cores from the weak after 60. Building a strong, resilient home is essential to making everyday tasks and hobbies easier. There are many beneficial exercises you can add to your workout to build and maintain core strength—with planks being one of the most common. … Read more

I Tried This 10-Minute Pilates Workout, And It’s A Game Changer For Your Core And Glutes

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I started 2026 with the original goal of working out at least twice a week, and I’ve fallen short of that goal so far, but every day is a new opportunity to step up my training routine. I have scheduled some short core sessions for the coming weeks to try and get myself back on … Read more

No sitting or planks – this 15-minute standing resistance band workout will help you build a strong core

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Standing workouts aren’t just an accessible alternative to floor-based sitting; They can be even more effective in some areas, and you can certainly achieve all kinds of fitness goals without hitting the deck for exercise. “Real-world standing exercises can be a fantastic way to build real-world strength; the way you balance, posture and move your … Read more