One of the benefits of working your core is boosting stability and control in your mid-section. When we refer to the deep core muscles, we’re talking about a few groups, like the transverse abdominis, ...

The dead bug exercise may have a funny name, but it's a seriously effective move. The slow and controlled core strengthening exercise involves lying on your back and moving your arms and legs in a way ...

Gym ball exercises are the underrated Pilates alternative. They challenge the core, shoulders, arms, and back in a similar way and use a versatile fitness essential. I love a Pilates workout at home.

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 ...

Even as a personal trainer, I was not chomping at the bit to get back into exercise. I really wanted to take my time, make sure I had healed, and give my body the recovery time it needed before ...

DECEMBER. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. ERIC. WE OFTEN HEAR HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR SENIORS TO EXERCISE. AND NOW WE’RE SEEING WHICH WORKOUTS ARE THE MOST BENEFICIAL. KOAT U-N-M HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH SPOKE ...

In the “bang for your buck” category of fitness equipment, sliders are a close runner-up to resistance bands. They’re cheap, versatile, and easy to store or take on the road. And if your current core ...

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 ...