Weak muscles and abdominal fat are a dangerous combination for older people who have difficulty walking. A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in the state ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

Don't just focus on the main muscles of your core — working on your hips, back, and deep ab muscles can help prevent injury.fizkes/Getty Images Most gym goers are ignoring important muscles in the ...

Sculpt and strengthen your upper abs and core your rectus abdominis or "six-pack" muscles, with this workout designed by ...

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

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

A study conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil suggests that early detection of functional decline – the dwindling capacity to perform everyday tasks independently – is ...

When you hear the term strong core, chances are your mind paints a visual of someone you know—be it a celebrity famous for their six-pack (*cough* Jada Pinkett Smith) or that superhero chick on ...

Experts on why it's so hard to get six-pack abs, particularly for women, and why it's not the only sign of a strong core. (Photo: Getty Images) Toned abs — but in particular the infamous six-pack — ...

Young athletes are often plagued by upper-body dysfunction. Winging shoulder blades, weak core muscles, the inability to connect to the glutes, poor grip strength and weakness at the push-off point ...

If your abs are sore after running, you’re likely working different muscles than you normally do. Other factors could include a strain, hernia, or dehydration.

Most gym goers are ignoring important muscles in the hips, back, and core, said a personal trainer. Hip abductors and adductors, deep core, and spinal support muscles are key for stability. Exercising ...