Our core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that ...

While many workout regimens flame out as quickly as it took them to start trending, others stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga, for instance, have been ...

Start on your back with your arms straight above you, and your knees in a tabletop position. Engage your abs, then raise your ...

Ever look at someone and think, “Man, how many crunches does it take to look like that?” If you want to tone your abs, crunches—which target the top part of the abs—can help. But if you want to see ...

A simple yet powerful movement widely recommended by U.S. trainers to target the lower abs, improve core stability, and ...

Unicorn-status joys in life: Grabbing the last treadmill at the gym, snagging a Kylie lip kit in the millisecond before they sell out, and finding a core move that *actually* works those impossible-to ...

A professional dancer said crunches are her go-to move for a strong, toned core. She recommends an easy way to tell if you're doing them right.

Ask anyone at the gym what you should do for a better looking stomach, and they’ll reply with one of the most common fitness myths there is: “You should do crunches for your abs.” The truth is that ...

A PT explains what these numbers actually mean, and why quality reps and proper form matter more than chasing high totals ...

For a long time, I thought I had to do crunches or situps to work my abs. I didn't enjoy them so much, but they did help me keep my core looking defined. When I started training with Peter Lee Thomas ...

Many people hit the gym with good intentions. They want stronger abs, a better posture, and a fitter body. But here’s the thing: in the rush to “train harder,” a lot of people end up pushing their ...