You deserve a better ab workout than crunches. Strength training can help you build an athletic core. Equipment like a slam ball or medicine balls provides a more dynamic workout for gains. Stability ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images When you don’t have hours each week to train, you need to be smart in your ...

Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...

The path to a stronger core and toned body doesn’t always require gym equipment or floor exercises. Standing workouts offer a practical and effective approach to fitness that can be performed anywhere ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

It’s estimated that 2 million people in the U.S. will experience a back injury this year. Many of these injuries are because of postures held for prolonged periods and workplace incidents. Many more ...