Developing core strength, flexibility and muscular control can help you avoid pulled or strained muscles. Cole Barash for The New York Times Acute back pain is often the result of pulling or straining ...

Strong back muscles can help reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve posture. These at-home exercises can help you start ...

I often have clients call attention to the lower abs as a place they would like to tone. I always remind them that strengthening this area is important beyond aesthetics because strong ab muscles ...

A classic strength-training movement is gaining renewed attention for its impact on health, performance, and overall ...

Place your hands lightly on the bed for balance if needed. Lower one leg toward the mattress with control. Stop just before ...

Many of us want to get buff for aesthetic reasons, but building muscle helps health and longevity. It's a myth that you need to spend hours in the gym to build muscle. Exercises such as squats, ...

One popular fitness expert shares the best home ab workout and 7 intense lower ab exercises, for a combination that hits your entire core. Lower abs are a common challenge; targeted workouts can be ...

The next time your lower back hurts, roll out a mat and try a few Pilates exercises. There are quite a few moves that work wonders for instant lower back pain relief, and others that help build up the ...