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  1. Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles - Mayo Clinic

    Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important ...

  2. Exercises to improve your core strength - Mayo Clinic

    Use these core-strength exercises to tone your core muscles, including abdominal muscles, back and pelvis.

  3. Core Muscle Strength — Why it's Important to Maintain - Mayo Clinic News Network

    The roof is the diaphragm, the large muscle below the lungs. The base includes the pelvic floor and girdle of muscles around the hips. The abdominal muscles are ...

  4. Reasons to Care About Your Core - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Because of the tendency to neglect this group of muscles, it's important to know the benefits your body receives from core muscle exercise. “The muscles around ...

  5. Got glutes? Part 1 — The role of the gluteus maximus and healthy activation patterns in core stabilization - Mayo Clinic

    Mayo Clinic physiatrist Jane Konidis, M.D., reviews core and gluteal musculature anatomy and muscular slings, and normal and pathological activation ...

  6. Fitness training: Elements of a well-rounded routine - Mayo Clinic

    Core exercises. The muscles in the stomach area, also called abdomen, lower back and pelvis are known as the core muscles. Core muscles help protect the back ...

  7. Consumer Health: You know core exercises are good for you - here's why

    ... core muscle muscle development Why you should strengthen your core muscles. Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to ...

  8. Housecall: Why the core is key - Mayo Clinic News Network

    ... core muscle muscle development THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Why you should strengthen your core muscles. Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower ...

  9. Pregnancy exercises - Mayo Clinic

    The following exercises that focus on core muscles can help improve muscle tone, strength and endurance. ... To strengthen your back and abdominal muscles, try ...

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 elements of a balanced fitness routine

    You also can try pullups, pushups, leg squats or abdominal crunches. Core exercises use the muscles in your abdomen, lower back and pelvis. These exercises ...