While practicing Pilates is an effective way to strengthen your core, you can build core stability, balance, and strength ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’ve probably familiar with the abs muscles—the ones you see poppin' on sculpted celebs like J.Lo or Halle Berry, but there’s way more to core strength than those visible six-pack muscles. Behind ...

A typical New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, although where to start can feel daunting. Some opt for a fitness class; others create a plan with a personal trainer or work out from home.

I'm someone who finds standard ab workouts a little dry. Sit-up to crunch to plank, back to sit-ups, and so on. While these exercises are effective for engaging your core muscles, they’re far from ...

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 ...

It’s estimated that 2 million people in the U.S. will experience a back injury this year. Many of these injuries are because of postures held for prolonged periods and workplace incidents. Many more ...

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts often leave people wondering why their midsection feels sore but never truly ...