Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Dead bugs improve core stability and coordination by ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

A strong core helps with posture, balance and stability, and can prevent and reduce back pain. To effectively strengthen your core you need to work the low back, glutes, pelvic floor and the ...

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...

When we talk about deep core muscles, we don’t mean a six-pack of rippling muscles. Your deep core refers to a group of muscles sitting deep in the torso that work to stabilize your body. They include ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.