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 ...

I describe the core to my clients as the foundation of a house. You want the foundation to be strong so that you can add the walls and so on. If you don’t have a strong foundation (your core), the ...

Core exercises should be an essential part of any workout routine. If you are neglecting the core muscles (abs, obliques, hip flexors, lower back) during your workouts, you are doing your body quite ...

The rumours are true: developing the rectus abdominis muscle (the technical name for the six-pack) can play a part in effective core training. But having washboard abs isn’t the be-all and end-all ...

The rumors are true: developing the rectus abdominis muscle (the technical name for the six-pack) can play a part in effective core training. But having washboard abs isn’t the be-all and end-all when ...

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...

You may think that to build up your core strength you have to do lots of exercises that require you to lie down on the floor, like the plank or deadbugs—both great exercises by the way. But, did you ...

Core exercises are an important component of any well-rounded fitness routine. However, for people with bigger bodies, core exercises can sometimes feel intimidating or downright uncomfortable. “Many ...

Estrogen is an important hormone for maintaining muscle quality, with a big impact on tendon and joint elasticity, but it ...