Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

While exercises like sit-ups and crunches work the rectus abdominis, or "six-pack" muscles, this simple-looking exercise ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

What do you picture when you hear someone say 'core exercise'? Likely, you imagine the someone non-stop crunches or a plank being held for days on end. Sounds kind of dull, right? Well, if you're ...

Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily’s Tricia Swenson searched the valley for alternative wellness modalities that are lesser-known and have proven benefits. Follow this series and take steps to improve your ...

They're the mantras of all fitness classes, "Tighten those abs!" "Engage your core!" but do you actually know what muscles you're engaging? While "abs" and "core" tend to be used synonymously, the ...

I'm a fan of home workouts, and there are very few exercises I've not tried, so you shouldn't take it lightly when I say that leg raises are among my favourite plank alternatives. Good core strength ...