Crunches aren’t bad, in fact they’re good if you’re looking to strengthen your abdominal muscles (although we’d argue there ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

The path to a stronger core and toned body doesn’t always require gym equipment or floor exercises. Standing workouts offer a practical and effective approach to fitness that can be performed anywhere ...

You don’t need to crank out endless situps or planks to train your core. In fact, some of the best core exercises don’t look like traditional abs movements at all. Think weighted carries and ...

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...

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Ditch crunches. Try 6 standing moves that burn more calories, tighten your core, and slim a stubborn belly after 40.

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 ...

When you go to the gym, you may hit the elliptical for 10 to 20 minutes, perform a strength routine near the barbell rack, do a few reps of Russian twists and crunches on a mat, and call it a day. As ...