Our core is an area we are constantly working — whether it's during a workout, maintaining our balance when walking or stabilizing us during daily movement. Despite how much we use the core, ...

A strong core helps with posture, balance and stability, and can prevent and reduce back pain. To effectively strengthen your core you need to work the low back, glutes, pelvic floor and the ...

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 ...

As a personal trainer, I often get asked how to build strong abs without causing lower back pain. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but there’s a bank of exercises I turn to time ...

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...