It’s not about cranking out 100 crunches or setting a plank world record. Having a strong core is actually going to help improve your running and the bonus is, it can make you feel stronger in plenty ...

If it’s not enough that steeplechase champion Emma Coburn incorporates core activation exercises into her warmup routine, maybe we can convince you. It’s no secret that core workouts promote better ...

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Gently engage your core, then tilt your pelvis back and press ...

Most runners are aware of the fact – if only grudgingly – that strength training is a vital component of a well-rounded training plan. As running coach Britany Williams says, no matter your speed, ...

“If you build a house on sand that’s not stable, the house isn’t going to function well,” Gallatin says. The same applies to ...

While taking a rest day may help, a more long-term solution is in the weight room—particularly working single-leg exercises ...

When most people think of core workouts, the first thing that comes to mind is the traditional sit-up or crunch. While these are good exercises, they are not necessarily the best or most functional ...

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 ...

Enter any gym, and you’ll see the same core workout: crunches, situps, ab machines, and endless twisting exercises. The logic ...

Dr. John Howell, a runner and chiropractor at the Pearl Health Center, has teamed up with Alyssa Gasca of Training from the Core to offer a core strengthening class. A few months ago, their first ...

Our glutes (buttocks) are the largest muscles in the body, and arguably some of the most important. Keeping them strong is as ...