"Suck in your stomach" is a mantra we’ve heard so often around achieving good posture and a good figure that it’s become automatic for many people to constantly tighten their abs. But it turns out ...

Damage to the abdominal muscles — which some people call the stomach muscle — can occur during exercise, heavy lifting, and other activities. Cool and warm packs and special stretches can help manage ...

While many people may want to increase their muscle mass primarily to improve physical fitness, some are also after a more attractive physique. Glutes, triceps, obliques and chest muscles are all ...

Flatten belly overhang after 50 with 5 walking drills: high-knee power walks, core braces, cross-body steps, posture walks, ...

The combination of excess abdominal fat and loss of muscle in older adults increases the risk of death by 83%, according to a study published in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research.

Achieving a flat stomach involves more than just endless crunches—it requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both muscle development and fat reduction. The abdominal region consists of ...

The stomach vacuum exercise involves breathing out air while sucking in the stomach to engage the core. It is an isometric exercise to strengthen the core muscles. The abdominal muscles, part of the ...

You'd probably expect your stomach to feel sore the day after you took a core strengthening class. But if your abdominal area feels sore even if you haven't exercised, you should look further for the ...

Diastasis recti occurs when the top layer of your abdominal muscles stretches apart during pregnancy. When this happens, your belly can stick out or bulge, usually on and around the belly button. More ...

Women who are 50 years, or older, tend to develop persistent belly fat, because menopause causes their metabolism to slow ...