The average office worker spends approximately 1,700 hours per year sitting at their desk, creating the perfect storm for developing back pain. Extended periods of sitting place excessive pressure on ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you have a desk job, you know it’s all too easy to get stuck in your seat for hours. Before you know it, it’s five p.m., and you’ve ...

Tired of sitting at that desk all day long? Turns out it’s not good for your health, either, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. People who predominantly sit at work have a 16% ...

HOUSTON — As we step into the new year, many of us resolve to become healthier and stronger. But the thought of hitting the gym every day can be overwhelming. Thankfully, orthopedic surgeon James ...

Core strength isn’t just about looking good at the beach – it’s the foundation of everyday movement and long-term health. For those spending hours at a desk, a strong midsection counteracts the ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

'Sitting is the new smoking', we have all heard this before. But in the modern age of desk jobs and digital diversions, it's not always easy to avoid prolonged periods of sitting. However, that ...

Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...

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

The plank exercise is an old-school isometric core exercise that originated with yoga practices and has since been a standard part of mainstream bodyweight workouts. It's a top-shelf ab move that can ...