I asked fitness expert Dr. Femi Betiku to share more about the problems with a weak core for runners. A weak core means a ...

Some people work on their core because they’re hoping for a 6-pack or a flat tummy. But having a sturdy core provides you with much more than a toned look. A strong core — which includes the back, ...

Build core strength after 50 with 5 bodyweight moves that train bracing and control, often faster than planks.

Weak pelvic muscles can affect posture, balance, and core stability. These five daily indoor exercises are simple, equipment-free movements that help strengthen pelvic muscles, improve posture, and ...

Weak core muscles have been linked to posture problems and back pain (Photo: iStock) A lean body in good shape and health is what many desire; and a flat tummy of course. Core muscles help you to ...

In research published in the journal Physical Therapy in Sport, the goal was to explore and summarize the literature to determine the role of core stability as a risk factor in the development of ...

Building core muscle strength can also help, Dr. Botros says. “It's important to also recognize where there's unequal ...

“Core work” often gets lumped in with ab exercises, but for runners, the core does far more than help with sit-ups. These ...

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Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis ...