The exercise in speaking is what’s called a ‘suitcase carry’. It involves walking with a single kettlebell held to one side of your body – just as you would carry a suitcase, hence the name. As well ...

When you think of your core, you may think of your abs, but core muscles extend from your neck to your pelvis to stabilise your body, support your spine, and help you move. From the minute you get out ...

Core strength is important: We use it when we carry a bag of groceries, get up from the floor, push open a door, or punch a punching bag. But too often, we think of “core” training as something done ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

While sculpted abdominal muscles are often featured in advertisements, social media posts and magazine articles, there is more to strong abs than good looks. Strong abdominal muscles are key to ...

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 ...

Core activation is important for many movements in everyday life. Your core is pivotal in swinging a golf club, paddling a paddleboard, and even lifting a heavy box. Many exercises work the core, but ...

A few weeks ago I found myself in a bit of a huff and ranting to a colleague, as my deadlift progress had come to a sudden halt and my lower back was in pain. His blunt response: “Your core clearly ...

DECEMBER. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. ERIC. WE OFTEN HEAR HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR SENIORS TO EXERCISE. AND NOW WE’RE SEEING WHICH WORKOUTS ARE THE MOST BENEFICIAL. KOAT U-N-M HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH SPOKE ...

Target your lower half with this balancing act. Unilateral (or single-side) exercises strengthen your core, glutes, thighs, calves, and quads.

You’ve probably done thousands of crunches hoping to build a strong core, but this outdated exercise is actually one of the least effective ways to develop the deep abdominal strength that supports ...

Lumbar stabilization exercises can benefit almost everyone, but there are a few important things to know before you try these exercises at home. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy Maybe you ...