The four main muscles of the deep core—transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor and the diaphragm—work together to keep ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It’s no secret that Pilates is one of the best types of training out there ...

Static back lying is a simple exercise where you lie on your back with your legs elevated, usually on a chair or wall ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

If you’ve scrolled through GymTok recently, you’ve probably seen fit-fluencers touting “deep core exercises” as the way to a “snatched” waist. But TikTok’s missing the main point here: Your deep core ...

You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...

If you want your workouts to improve how you feel and move in everyday life, then you have to train your core. These mid-body ...

What Is the Body’s Core? Your body’s core is the term used for the group of muscles within your midsection that stabilize your spine and pelvis. Several muscles and groups of muscles make up the core ...

With my colleague Joy, we were invited to give a lecture to undergraduate kinesiology students who were visiting our campus from other Canadian universities. As many of the students also practice as ...

A growing body of research points to this overlooked structure as the missing piece in back pain treatment Back pain remains one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting an estimated ...

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