If you haven't already heard of barre, you're missing out. A combination of ballet, Pilates and yoga, it's one of the best ways to build core strength and balance. Barre routines usually focus on ...

Strengthening your core can help. And we’re not talking about flashy six-pack abs, but training the muscles that truly matter ...

Scientists went deep to discover the cause of low back pain in runners, exploring the role of deep core muscles in back ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

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 ...

With my colleague Joy, we were invited to give a lecture to undergraduate kinesiology students who were visiting our campus from other Canadian universities. As many of the students also practice as ...

The research continues to show that the best “treatment” for back pain is exercise. But for some, working out actually aggravates their back. This is a common frustration I hear from clients. They ...