"It's never too late to sculpt a strong core without weights, but the earlier you start, the better" — here are 3 moves to try

A woman's strong abs.

Over the years, I've tried so many of the best core exercises that it's hard to keep track of all of them. But there are a few I'd recommend starting with that are simple, effective and beginner-friendly. They've stuck around in my mind, so that says something.

While the likes of crunches and sit-ups target the more superficial core muscles, you also should think about strengthening your deeper, stabilizer muscles that support your spine and pelvis to build true strength that keeps you injury-free.