I asked fitness expert Dr. Femi Betiku to share more about the problems with a weak core for runners. A weak core means a ...

Some people work on their core because they’re hoping for a 6-pack or a flat tummy. But having a sturdy core provides you with much more than a toned look. A strong core — which includes the back, ...

Weak core muscles have been linked to posture problems and back pain (Photo: iStock) A lean body in good shape and health is what many desire; and a flat tummy of course. Core muscles help you to ...

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

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Back pain affects millions of people daily, often stemming from weak core muscles that fail to provide adequate spinal support. The interconnected muscle groups surrounding the torso work together to ...

Congratulations on being able to perform a 3-kilogram medicine ball rotation standing 1 footed on a Bosu ball while you read the Wall Street Journal. Clearly you as well as every other “informed” ...

Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis ...

One of the most challenging parts of running is dealing with aches, pains, and injuries –especially if they thwart your training. Unfortunately, it happens. A study of 253 recreational runners, ...

Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis ...