Find out why holding a strong plank for 2 minutes after 40 is a powerful test of core strength and how to safely build up to it.

Leo depends on exercise physiology to keep him moving, but there are fears that his progress could be halted under an NDIS ...

If you’re going to suffer, make sure it’s worth the effort. We consulted fitness experts to help you maximize your ice bath.

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental ...

Swimming is one of the best cardiovascular workouts out there because it works the full body – especially the core – against the resistance of the water, says Kristen Hislop, a triathlon and swim ...

I've always loved lifting weights. But doing cardio? Not so much. Running, biking, even walking—it never appealed to me. So while I’ve always had some muscle on me, it was never really defined (and, ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Lie on the mat with your arms extended straight up.

Manual wheelchair use can be a workout, and core strengthening exercises can help reduce injury risk and promote good posture among wheelchair users. Research suggests that roughly 3.3 million ...

Back pain affects millions of people daily, often stemming from weak core muscles that fail to provide adequate spinal support. The interconnected muscle groups surrounding the torso work together to ...