You might be thinking: Another six-pack workout that doesn’t work anyway! But real core training offers much more than just abdominal exercises. Our “core,” meaning the torso, is not just our visual ...

These deep core exercises will target the most important, but often neglected, part of your midsection to reduce back pain and improve posture. Instead, learn which muscles make up the deep core and ...

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

Think about your last workout, you probably focused on those Instagram-worthy abs or burning calories, but there’s something way more important at stake: your spine health. Your core isn’t just about ...

A trained core not only results in abs and a slim waist. It also makes all other movements easier—from fitness exercises for the lower and upper body to everyday movements. So it’s worth strengthening ...

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Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...

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 ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

Manual wheelchair use can be a workout, and core strengthening exercises can help reduce injury risk and promote good posture among wheelchair users. Research suggests that roughly 3.3 million ...