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 ...

Whether you are new to fitness or you have stopped seeing results from your current exercise routine, getting back to the basics can make all the difference. Many of us get caught up in fitness trends ...

Even beginners can do this simple, low-impact ab workout every day to strengthen their deep core and reduce back pain.

It can be hard to carve out time in your busy schedule for strength training, especially if you’re a newbie and it feels overwhelming to get started—or you don’t even know where to start. That’s why ...

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 ...

Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our ...

Situps are a classic exercise that can help strengthen your core, improve posture, and enhance overall stability. However, for beginners, situps can feel challenging if you’re unsure of proper form or ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

When it comes to training your core, should you be making your horizontal workouts vertical? Here are the benefits of standing core moves. These vertical workouts have become so popular that Peloton ...

Breathing exercises can help ease anxiety, regulate your nervous system and promote relaxation and calm, so why do so many of us avoid breathwork, then? I recently added three simple breathing ...