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 ...

Runners often forget about the power of the core for performance. This group of muscles—which spans from below your chest through your hips, taking up your entire torso—helps you transfer power ...

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 ...

The core never gets enough credit for the work it does on the run. But without a stable center, you’d not only run with hunched-over posture, low back aches, or knee pain, but you’d also waste a ton ...

When I first started running, I thought that a solid core workout involved blasting through some crunches and sit-ups, then checking for any signs of visible ab definition. It turns out that I had ...

I learned a new Pilates core exercise recently, and it will set your obliques on fire without a Russian twist or side plank ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...