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 ...

Physical trainers and rehabilitation specialists are increasingly focusing on a critical but often neglected muscle group that could be the key to improved core strength, better posture, and reduced ...

What are core muscles? Easily misunderstood, and often overlooked, your core muscles are an intricate and constantly interacting system. “The core is a vast number of muscles that operate together to ...

Your core is the central part of your body that supports and protects your spine. The abundance of ‘abs’ exercises definitely have their place, but the core muscles are more than just your abs, also ...

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 ...

Core stability is a fundamental component in my plan to prevent chronic back pain. As someone who has struggled periodically with mild to moderate lower back discomfort, I am dedicated to maintaining ...

Core muscles wrap around the midsection like a girdle, forming a connecting link between the upper and lower body. They support, stabilize, and help move your spine, trunk, and pelvis, and most body ...

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 ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...

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 ...