The phenomenon of unstable surface and core training has grown exponentially over the years. Videos of individuals demonstrating feats of “balance and coordination” drills on Bosu balls alongside ...
This week, I have a few tips for core activation, and I'll introduce an exercise that demonstrates how simple and effective it can be. All too often, the term "core" is isolated to just the abdominals ...
Case in point: You rely on your core muscles to carry you through the miles. And research shows that core strength training can improve the force you put into your steps, your overall energy transfer, ...
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How To Strengthen Your Core

Do you need to strengthen your core? If you've ever had a baby, if you spend a lot of time sitting, if you have pain or ...
When I’m working with clients, one of the most common things I see when someone is having trouble engaging their core is that they tend to hold their breath. Why is this important? Because breathing ...
(CNN) — If you’re like most people, when you hear the word core, you probably think of six-pack abs. But your core is so much more than that — it’s the powerhouse that stabilizes, supports and moves ...
So long as you’ve built up some baseline level of mind-body connection, you might have a sound idea of which muscles you’re tapping during a specific exercise. You know that, for instance, deadlifts ...
You've probably been taught that before starting a workout, you should warm up by rolling out and doing a few dynamic exercises, and then jump into your workout. I hate to break it to you, but there's ...
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...