In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve ...

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

Dr. Angelna Hibbs did a written interview for Swimming Science regarding her recent publication, Isolated core training improves sprint performance in national-level junior swimmers. This was the ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

Core strength is important: We use it when we carry a bag of groceries, get up from the floor, push open a door, or punch a punching bag. But too often, we think of “core” training as something done ...

Core strength is an all-encompassing term. Many consider core strength as pure abdominal strength, while others consider core strength as a whole-body kinetic system. Nonetheless, every swimmer ...

Core muscles are important in all training forms, whether yoga or martial arts, cardio, or weightlifting. Fitness trainers constantly advise you to use your core muscles in your workout because you ...