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 ...

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 ...

Our bodies move in various directions to perform tasks such as picking up a child, carrying luggage, or getting up and down ...

Lie on your back on the floor and bend your hips and knees to a 90-degree angle. Reach one arm overhead while you extend the ...

You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...