The aches in your back, hips, and knees could be signs to work on your abs From yoga to Pilates to more general workouts, the call for core strength is ubiquitous. As a yoga teacher, I constantly need ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

A strong core is the gateway to a healthy moving body with less aches and pains. But not all core exercises are ‘easy’. Take the plank for example, which requires strength in your upper body, lower ...

Young athletes are often plagued by upper-body dysfunction. Winging shoulder blades, weak core muscles, the inability to connect to the glutes, poor grip strength and weakness at the push-off point ...

Your core muscles, including your abdominals (abs), pelvic floor, erector spinae, and diaphragm, help you maintain your posture by stabilizing your torso. However, many people have weak core muscles, ...

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 ...

Your core is a central part of your body that includes your abdominal muscles, pelvis, lower back, and glutes. You use these muscles every day for stability and to perform your daily functional ...