I knew that pregnancy and childbirth could affect your core and pelvic floor, but I didn’t realize how much it would until I went through it myself. I’m 12 weeks postpartum now, and am just starting ...

When we talk about deep core muscles, we don’t mean a six-pack of rippling muscles. Your deep core refers to a group of muscles sitting deep in the torso that work to stabilize your body. They include ...

After recently challenging myself to do an entire week of Pilates instead of my usual gym sessions, I’ve realised Pilates is one of those love–hate relationships for this gym and running bunny. Sure, ...

You’re probably familiar with the abs muscles—the ones you see poppin' on celebs like J.Lo or Halle Berry, but there’s way more to core strength than those visible six-pack muscles. Behind the scenes, ...

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 ...

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 ...