If you want strong and toned abs, you're going to have to work those muscles from all angles. Basic crunches won't do. Here's a five-move workout that fires up your core, carves your waist, and ...

You might have heard that crunches are cancelled. The classic exercise has been demonized of late. The all-out flexion of the movement can wreak havoc on your spine, and since there are other ...

Sit-ups can be a great way to strengthen your abdominal muscles that sit around your stomach. But they can quickly get repetitive and its easy to accidentally lose your form, so when boredom strikes, ...

Strengthening your core can improve your overall fitness abilities (like make you a more powerful runner or skier), can prevent injury or back pain, and improves your posture. Whether you throw in an ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Many people don’t use correct form when doing core ...

This exercise only targets the abdominal muscles, so it’s not a functional core workout. Crunches can be hard on your back and neck, and may not be safe for everyone. Share on Pinterest The crunch is ...

An email prompted me to write about one of my favorite and most frequently done exercises in my workouts -- the crunch. The question asked was concerning when I like to do abs in my workouts -- in the ...

They’re often lumped together as “ab exercises,” but crunches and situps aren’t the same thing — and choosing the right one can impact your results (and your spine). So, if your goal is stronger abs, ...