One part of training I always tell clients is most important to realize right off the bat: the body is highly integrated. Your body is interconnected from the top of your head to the ends of your toes ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

What are core muscles? Easily misunderstood, and often overlooked, your core muscles are an intricate and constantly interacting system. “The core is a vast number of muscles that operate together to ...

As a doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Betiku understands the importance of core strength and stability, so we asked him to ...

If you’re like most people, when you hear the word core, you probably think of six-pack abs. But your core is so much more than that — it’s the powerhouse that stabilizes, supports and moves you ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It’s no secret that Pilates is one of the best types of training out there ...

You’ve probably heard fitness professionals discussing the question ‘why are core muscles important?’ From aiding everyday movement to helping us hold Pilates poses, our abdominal muscles play a vital ...

Planks are hailed as one of the ultimate bodyweight exercises for building a strong, stable and sculpted core, but trust me, you don’t really need them. There’s a never-ending list of abs workouts ...

Firefighters, like law enforcement and military personnel, are tactical athletes. Furthermore, like law enforcement and the military, the nature of firefighting is dangerous, and there is inherent ...