A fitness expert outlines five of the best Pilates floor exercises for a slimmer waist and strong, toned midsection.

Functional exercises for your core will have benefits besides strengthening your waist, too. Lifting weighty shopping bags, a small toddler or beloved pup? You're using your core. Squatting down ...

Waist exercises are excellent for burning belly fat, boosting calorie burn, and enhancing balance while preventing back pain. They also strengthen the core and abdominal muscles.