This classic bodyweight movement, widely used by fitness professionals in the United States, is an effective and accessible ...

This no-movement exercise is one of the most reliable ways to measure core endurance, posture control, and spinal ...

IF YOU'RE A serious runner, you're probably not doing core workouts to better prepare your body to shoulder heavy weights or hone six-pack abs as your ultimate goal. Your aim is more likely to build ...

Learn how to slim your waist with side reaches, a simple, no-equipment exercise that targets your obliques and strengthens ...

Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Chances are you’ve heard about the benefits of strengthening your pelvic floor with kegel exercises. The pelvic floor muscles help stabilize the core and support the bladder, bowel and uterus. When ...

If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and ...