The transverse abdominis is one of the most important muscles contributing to core strength. It’s the deepest layer of the ...

As you pass 50, your body doesn’t bounce back the same way it used to. Strength training, consistent activity, and recovery ...

Discover the three exercises Harvard experts recommend for building a stronger, more stable core to prevent injury and improve daily movement.

Forget sit-ups and crunches: When it comes to building strong, stable abs, isometric exercises, when added to a strength training routine, have been found to build a powerful body. In fact, isometric ...

If you want to have strong abs, you need to exercise all of your core muscles. While most people are familiar with their rectus abdominis — also known as the “six pack” abs — many forget about or are ...

No matter your fitness level or the style of workout you're doing, a huge component of a proper training philosophy focuses on the core. The core is the foundation of movement, and without a strong ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

It can be hard to carve out time in your busy schedule for strength training, especially if you’re a newbie and it feels overwhelming to get started—or you don’t even know where to start. That’s why ...

Whether you are new to fitness or you have stopped seeing results from your current exercise routine, getting back to the basics can make all the difference. Many of us get caught up in fitness trends ...

Bored of your regular ab workouts? These medicine ball exercises for beginners spice things up—*and* target your core in all the right places. Core exercises used to be my favorite, but hours of ...

Resistance bands are an easy way to introduce yourself to strength training. They are versatile and start at a very low resistance, helping you build your strength. Whether you are recovering from ...