Some people work on their core because they’re hoping for a 6-pack or a flat tummy. But having a sturdy core provides you with much more than a toned look. A strong core — which includes the back, ...

When many people talk about working the core, they’re mostly talking about their abs. However, the broad definition of the core muscles includes: Training your core is more than just ab training, and ...

Weak core muscles have been linked to posture problems and back pain (Photo: iStock) A lean body in good shape and health is what many desire; and a flat tummy of course. Core muscles help you to ...

In research published in the journal Physical Therapy in Sport, the goal was to explore and summarize the literature to determine the role of core stability as a risk factor in the development of ...

You probably don’t think much about your core when you’re running—until something starts to hurt. Maybe it’s your back after a long run. Maybe your hips ache every time you increase your mileage. Or ...

Build core strength after 50 with 5 bodyweight moves that train bracing and control, often faster than planks.

Whether you have a mostly sedentary lifestyle or are an active athlete, the butterfly stretch — which opens up the hips, inner thighs, and groin — is fundamental for functional flexibility. "Open hips ...

Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis ...