Yoga is often seen as a slow and gentle practice, but certain poses can deliver powerful strength and toning benefits when ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

New core level, unlocked.

Even as a personal trainer, I was not chomping at the bit to get back into exercise. I really wanted to take my time, make sure I had healed, and give my body the recovery time it needed before ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...

Bed core exercises for seniors that rebuild strength after 60, with a CSCS trainer’s step-by-step form cues.

It’s no secret that a strong core is important. Sure, aesthetics might be part of the motivation (hello, six-pack), but core strength goes deeper than looks. Research consistently shows that training ...

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 ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...