We use the term “Core Stabilization” when we think of controlling our trunk by contracting our abdominals and back muscles and allowing movement of the limbs while keeping the trunk stable; thus having limbs moving on a stable base.  Most people believe that if they perform crunches they...

In the United States, the number of centenarians doubled in the 1980s and again in the 1990s.  There are over 70,000 Americans that celebrate the century mark.  By 2050 there is projected to be over 800,000 centenarians.  There is the same trend in other industrialized countries.

Since more...

Physical inactivity is a major public health problem.  There is compelling evidence that an active and fit way of life has many health benefits, and being sedentary is a contributing factor in several chronic diseases and conditions.  Increased physical activity is associated with...