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Cat-cow pose: The simple yoga move that boosts spine flexibility and relieves stress

A go-to yoga sequence recommended by U.S. fitness and wellness experts to strengthen the core, improve mobility, and calm the ...
phillyvoice.com

Core stability, the foundation of healthy movement, can be strengthened with simple exercises

Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...
Yahoo

I tried a spine expert’s three top core exercises, and they did more than just strengthen my abs

Fit & Well fitness writer Harry Bullmore performing a bird dog as part of the McGill Big Three core exercises. Millions of people around the world suffer from back pain. Core stability training is one ...

4 Bed Exercises That Restore Core Strength Faster Than Planks After 60

Place your hands lightly on the bed for balance if needed. Lower one leg toward the mattress with control. Stop just before ...

Expert Trainer Shares 5 Essential Moves to Beat Back Pain in 2026

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without stressing the lumbar discs. 'The McGill Curl-Up teaches the core to brace without ...
Rolling Out

8 core exercises that will transform your spine health

Think about your last workout, you probably focused on those Instagram-worthy abs or burning calories, but there’s something way more important at stake: your spine health. Your core isn’t just about ...
Gigwise

The Most Effective Core Exercises You Can Do at Home

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Strengthening core muscles can alleviate back pain, experts say

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — If you're suffering from back pain, the team at OrthoCincy has some encouraging news: surgery may not be necessary. Dr. William McCellan, a surgeon at OrthoCincy, said, "For most ...
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Plank hold: The simple core test that reveals your true strength and stability

This no-movement exercise is one of the most reliable ways to measure core endurance, posture control, and spinal ...
The New York Times

The Best Exercises to Prevent Lower Back Pain

Developing core strength, flexibility and muscular control can help you avoid pulled or strained muscles. Cole Barash for The New York Times Acute back pain is often the result of pulling or straining ...
WRAL

Obliques: The overlooked core muscles that support your spine, posture and balance

(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 ...

4 Seated Exercises That Flatten Stubborn Belly Fat Faster Than Crunches After 60

Seated exercises for belly fat after 60, backed by an adaptive-movement expert, to flatten your midsection without crunches.