Your core is one ofif notthemost essential components of posture, stability, and functionality.

We chatted with a fitness pro who shares sixcore exercisesto helpshrink your waistlineat 50.

woman doing bird dog exercise on yoga mat in grassy area on summer day

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planks

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illustration of how to do the russian twist core-strengthening exercise

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illustration of dead bug exercise

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leg raise

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side plank with arm raise

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illustration of how to do the bird dog exercise

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