Physical trainers and rehabilitation specialists are increasingly focusing on a critical but often neglected muscle group that could be the key to improved core strength, better posture, and reduced ...
If you've ever tweaked your back deadlifting, running, or working out in general, you've discovered that even a minor back injury will sideline your fitness for weeks. While paying attention to proper ...
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How To Strengthen Your Core

You probably know that strengthening your core is important, but do you know how to activate your core properly? Find out.
There seems to be equal parts mystery and misinformation surrounding the pelvic floor. One of the most common misperceptions is that “pelvic floor issues” are a “woman problem,” that doesn’t affect ...
Pelvic floor stability is the foundation of efficient functional movement, says this PT. Here’s where to start if you want to run, walk, and move better. The direct effects of a strong, ...
Core muscles are used by everyone all day, every day, so keeping them in peak condition is important. Your core encompasses numerous muscles, Nataly Komova, a fitness and nutritionist expert at ...
To build a stronger core, learn to properly activate your abs and pelvic floor, says a yoga expert. Exercises that emphasize balance and stability lead to better results than crunches, she said. If ...
To stay upright in these yoga for core stability poses, you'll have to get your whole body in on the balancing act. You’ll begin in a child’s pose (mmmmm), but things ratchet up from there. You’ll ...
Prenatal yoga classes are all about preparing the body for expansion. But what about the coming back together that is necessary after giving birth? The pelvic region undergoes significant changes from ...
Cycling is an incredible sport with numerous health benefits, but spending long hours in the saddle can take a toll on an often-overlooked part of the body—the pelvic floor. This network of muscles ...
Are you a woman who exercises regularly? If so, here's a vital question: do you train your pelvic floor muscles as part of your routine? If the answer is no, now's the time to start. It's never too ...
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 ...