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.

Now you might be thinking: Another six-pack workout that doesn’t work anyway! But real core training offers much more than just abdominal exercises. Our “core,” or torso, is not just our visual center ...

Everyone knows the core is the center. Even in sports-specific training, core exercises are essential. The core stabilizes the body and allows it to perform certain movements. A strong core helps with ...