Core-strengthening can look like a lot of things—even a yoga pose. These practices enhance stability, support, and the way you show up for go-to sport. For most of the 20 years that I’ve been a ...

Back pain affects millions of people daily, often stemming from weak core muscles that fail to provide adequate spinal support. The interconnected muscle groups surrounding the torso work together to ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

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 ...

Fast, effective, and no basic movements.

Doing core before you start clocking miles can save you time and help you run more efficiently.

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

You don’t need a reformer to rebuild a strong, stable core after 65—just four smart, functional moves you can do at home.

When you think of a strong core, the image of six-pack abs likely comes to mind. But you may be surprised to learn that the most important core muscles are actually those you can’t see with the naked ...

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 ...