When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images As our lives become more sedentary, lower back pain is more common than ever ...

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 ...

Doing some regular mobility work could help boost your overall fitness. But many of us are guilty of skipping this kind of exercise, as we think it will take hours of stretching to see any kind of ...

Ham, a PT and women's strength coach, says standing ab exercises are the floor-free way to train your core muscles and ...

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 ...

Sit on the floor with your knees bent, holding a kettlebell by the sides of the handle in front of your chest. Engage your core and, keeping your back straight and neck in a neutral position, raise ...

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 ...

The sensation of fullness after overeating can be uncomfortable, but health experts have identified specific ways to alleviate this discomfort through gentle movement. Rather than succumbing to the ...

Many people know what it's like to have that one problem area in their body, and no matter how much time they spend in the gym, nothing seems to change. Body image is a huge part of modern society, ...