The four main muscles of the deep core—transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor and the diaphragm—work together to keep ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Side planks trains your obliques with movements like twisting and rotating. Leg raises help strengthen your lower abs and hip flexors, but ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain. To perform well ...

Physical trainers and rehabilitation specialists are increasingly focusing on a critical but often neglected muscle group that could be the key to improved core strength, better posture, and reduced ...

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

(CNN) — 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 ...

In the first article of our series, we established why breathing is your superpower, impacting virtually all aspects of your health and wellness. In this second installment, we take a closer look at ...

You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...