The four main muscles of the deep core—transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor and the diaphragm—work together to keep ...
If you’ve scrolled through GymTok recently, you’ve probably seen fit-fluencers touting “deep core exercises” as the way to a “snatched” waist. But TikTok’s missing the main point here: Your deep core ...
Building a strong core means far more than just flattening your stomach or sculpting visible abs. Your deep core refers to a group of muscles that stabilize your spine, pelvis, and internal organs, ...
You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It’s no secret that Pilates is one of the best types of training out there ...
Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed ...
From Planks to Glute Bridges, here are five simple, beginner-friendly exercises to build a stronger, pain-free spine.
Static back lying is a simple exercise where you lie on your back with your legs elevated, usually on a chair or wall ...
With my colleague Joy, we were invited to give a lecture to undergraduate kinesiology students who were visiting our campus from other Canadian universities. As many of the students also practice as ...
A growing body of research points to this overlooked structure as the missing piece in back pain treatment Back pain remains one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting an estimated ...
Trainer Jarrod Nobbe shares 5 chair core moves after 45 that target the lower belly, boost stability, and skip floor work.