Sometimes, factors like age, past injury, or personal comfort can prevent my personal training clients from getting onto the floor for traditional core exercises. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways ...

A strong core is about so much more than having visible abs. It supports posture, balance and stability—helping us to move more easily day-to-day. Yet, even though I know how important core work ...

This quick, effective routine trains your abs from every angle.

Introducing your new go-to abs routine. This seven-minute workout can be done every day to strengthen one of the most important muscle groups in your body: the core. As part of the Women’s Health Flex ...

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 ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

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.

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...

I won’t lie - since having three children, my pelvic floor has never quite been strong enough to withstand extended bouts of jumping, so when I heard about the benefits of the jack plank exercise, it ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

I spent most of my life as a dancer, with several hours a week in the studio serving as my primary mode of exercise. But since my dance “career” came to an abrupt halt a few years ago, I’m always ...