Your core is made up of nearly a dozen muscles, and your deep core comprises four of them: The transverse abdominis, diaphragm, multifidus, and pelvic floor. "These muscles, located close to the spine ...

If you're looking for a beginner-friendly workout that won't damage your joints but will help you build impressive strength, you need to try Pilates. Pilates focuses on bodyweight movements that work ...

You have probably been doing some Pilates exercises without knowing they’re called that. These are exercises like tricep dips, pelvic raises or hip rolls, the shell stretch—where you sit on your heels ...

Your eyes open to bright sunlight streaming through the window and birds chirping outside. You can’t wait to get out of bed. Except you can’t—because of that dang stiff back. Back pain can stem from a ...

Say the phrase “core muscles” and most people’s minds shoot to an image of a six-pack. But these six-pack muscles – the rectus abdominis – make up just a small portion of the core musculature, and ...