Do you need to strengthen your core? If you've ever had a baby, if you spend a lot of time sitting, if you have pain or soreness, if you have a fitness goal or want to move safely and efficiently ...

Your core muscles, including your abdominals (abs), pelvic floor, erector spinae, and diaphragm, help you maintain your posture by stabilizing your torso. However, many people have weak core muscles, ...

The advice is common — and vague. Here’s how to do it properly. By Hilary Achauer When I began weight lifting in my late 30s, my coaches often gave me a somewhat baffling cue. “Engage your core,” they ...

Case in point: You rely on your core muscles to carry you through the miles. And research shows that core strength training can improve the force you put into your steps, your overall energy transfer, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's why it pays to dedicate focused training time on your core. You can start with these ab exercises ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – There’s a new movement to help with pelvic floor health disorders that includes exercises to help activate it. Dr. Aissa McGuirl, ortho-pelvic physical therapist, joins Gayle Guyardo , ...

Over 50? Flatten your belly with 5 simple chair moves that fire deep core muscles, protect joints, and take about 15 minutes.

(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...

“Standing also encourages better circulation and alignment, reducing stiffness and improving energy levels,” says Theresa ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...