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 ...

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 ...

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 ...