From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...

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Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

If you’ve ever worked with a coach or PT, attended a group class at the gym, or read a set of exercise instructions, you have, without a doubt, been told to 'engage your core'. The fitness world is ...

Building core muscle strength can also help, Dr. Botros says. “It's important to also recognize where there's unequal ...

If you’re like most people, when you hear the word core, you probably think of six-pack abs. But your core is so much more than that — it’s the powerhouse that stabilizes, supports and moves you ...

A quick scan of any gym will show you: Abs exercises are one of the most popular ways people fill their workout time. That’s great—but many folks fall into the trap of prioritizing core workouts in ...

If you’ve ever worked with a trainer, attended a group class at the gym, or read a set of exercise instructions, you have, without a doubt, been told to “engage your core.” The fitness world is ...