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 ...

Doing core before you start clocking miles can save you time and help you run more efficiently.

(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 ...

A stronger, flatter midsection after 50 comes from movements that train your core to stabilize your entire body, not just flex your spine like old-school crunches. Standing drills create that ...

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 ...

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 ...