A typical New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, although where to start can feel daunting. Some opt for a fitness class; others create a plan with a personal trainer or work out from home.

I often have clients call attention to the lower abs as a place they would like to tone. I always remind them that strengthening this area is important beyond aesthetics because strong ab muscles ...

Most people know where the abs are in the body—sometimes known as the six-pack muscles—but few are so familiar with the deep core. These are the deepest layer of abdominal muscles and are sometimes ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, 'Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

Ask any yoga student what they'd like to focus on in class and there's a reasonable chance that they'll request--or perhaps demand--"core work." What many of us don't understand is that it's almost ...

Planks are among the top core strengthening exercises. They not only engage muscles of the core, but also of shoulders, glutes, back and arms. They can help improve stability, strength and overall ...