You don’t need a gym membership to get a respectable workout. The right compact and budget-friendly equipment can help you create a routine ...

A massive new longitudinal study conducted in South Korea indicates that obesity is a risk factor for the development of ...

Abs feeling sore after a run? Its likely abdominal fatigue from thoroughly working your core muscles hard. Its fairly common to experience muscle soreness or stiffness, especially if youre a new ...

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 ...

As if the benefits of strength training weren’t extensive enough, we have another perk to add to the pile: a younger brain. That’s right – according to brand-new research that will be presented at the ...

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also ...

A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, concluded that the combination of ...

A strong core means stability, fewer injuries, and better posture and balance during exercise. While you might be familiar with the abdominal exercises that engage the outer abdominal muscles — think ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

Sure, planks and crunches can help you strengthen your core. But are there machines for getting stronger abs at the gym? Integrating gym machine abs workouts into your routine helps you strengthen ...

If you can get past its misleading and off-putting name, the ‘stomach vacuum’ exercise can be a welcome addition to your training routine for its ability to target the deep muscles in the core. Unlike ...