Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

As a runner, Pilates is one of my favorite ways to avoid getting injured before I reach the start line. The simple bodyweight ...

I teach mobility for a living: Unstick your hips and strengthen your abs using 5 moves that are better than sit-ups and Russian twists

You can build stronger core muscles while strengthening and lengthening your hips with this five-move routine.
Miami Herald

Give your abs a workout with these 11 pieces of home gym equipment under $100

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How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

Here's why crunches are so good for your overall health.
PopSugar

No Energy, No Excuses — You Can Do These On-the-Mat Ab Circuits Without Even Standing Up

There's so much to love about ab workouts, and I'm not just talking about how they strengthen your core muscles and give you that hurts-so-good burn in your midsection. Beyond all that, one great ...
AOL

20 Best Ab Workouts for Women, According to Fitness Experts

A strong core is about more than just six-pack bragging rights — it’s the foundation of your strength and overall well-being. But you don't need to torture yourself with endless crunches. Instead, ...
AOL

15 ab exercises to strengthen your core and reduce back pain

A strong core helps with posture, balance and stability, and can prevent and reduce back pain. To effectively strengthen your core you need to work the low back, glutes, pelvic floor and the ...
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Want Off the Mat? Check Out These Easy-to-Follow Ab Workouts You Can Do Standing Up

If you are dealing with an injury, don't have too much space, or aren't super keen on moving around, there are plenty of ab circuits you can do entirely lying down. Sometimes, though, you just don't ...
Women's Health

This exercise works every ab muscle at once - here's how to do it the right way

Core exercises can make everything easier. Whether or not you realise it, a strong core is essential for pretty much all your daily habits. 'You need your core to be solid to do literally everything ...
Today

Strengthen your core in one month with this simple workout plan

Are you up for a 31-day challenge? Join us on the START Today Facebook group for daily tips and motivation, to connect with others following the plan, and to get real-time advice from trainer ...
Runner's World

Lower Ab Workout: Best Ab Exercises for a Strong Core

Your legs rely on a strong core to move with efficiency when you run. In fact, when college athletes incorporated an eight-week core training program into their schedule, they improved their running ...
Prevention

10 Best Ab Workouts You Can Do At Home for a Strong Core

Most of us would love to have a strong core. The question is how? It seems so elusive, when holding a plank for one minute feels impossible and doing regular crunches every day gets old. Well, “a lot ...