In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.

There's evidence suggesting core stability training can help reduce bouts of lower back pain. You've probably heard the terms "abs" and "core" used in social media videos, Pilates classes, or even by ...

YOU'VE probably heard of your core muscles, and you probably know that to get stellar abs, you need to work them out. When someone decides to strengthen their core, it's usually because they want a ...

There are all kinds of muscle building devoted guys in your local gym occupying the squat racks and benches, but if they want to really forge a functional, strong core that will perform in any type of ...

It’s no secret that the core is a super important muscle group. It’s made up of superficial muscles—like the ones that make up the six-pack—but there’s also a part of the core often referred to as the ...

But these six-pack muscles – the rectus abdominis – make up just a small portion of the core musculature, and they should not ...

Weak adductors can lead to lower back pain, hip discomfort or knee problems. Dana Santas’ third in a five-part series ...

Core strength is essential for overall fitness. The core comprises muscles supporting the spine. Core exercises improve balance and prevent back pain. Daily activities rely on core strength. Bridge ...

When you go to the gym, you may hit the elliptical for 10 to 20 minutes, perform a strength routine near the barbell rack, do a few reps of Russian twists and crunches on a mat, and call it a day. As ...

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 ...