Bed exercises for core strength after 50, with expert guidance, to test endurance and stability in one no-rest circuit.

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.

If you’ve ever tried them, you know side planks are challenging­—even more than regular planks. But they’re a critical move, says Keli Roberts, an exercise physiologist with the American College of ...

Getting up from the floor without wincing. Carrying groceries without your back complaining. Standing tall through a long day without fatigue creeping in. These everyday moments reveal something ...

This no-movement exercise is one of the most reliable ways to measure core endurance, posture control, and spinal protection—making it a favorite among U.S. fitness professionals.