Patrick Bailey is SF Giants’ not-so-secret weapon in MLB’s new ABS system

One way or another, the Giants will be part of history Wednesday. They will either be on the right or wrong side of the first ...

You don’t need sit-ups—try this 5-minute core workout instead

A strong core improves posture and stability. Try this bodyweight plank routine at home. It only takes five minutes.

Not crunches or planks — these are the 3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core

I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade, and I credit it with getting me to the start line of the six marathons I’ve ...
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Park the planks—a Pilates instructor says these five core exercises should replace your old routine in 2026

Popular core exercises like planks can be a valuable part of your routine. But Brittani Johnson, a certified Pilates ...

Why Trainers Say the Landmine Twist Is Better Than Crunches for Chiseled Obliques

If you want to define your obliques, you aren’t alone. Not only do they contribute to getting a chiseled core (that's a nice ...

At 69, Denise Austin Demonstrates 7 Moves for ‘Abs at Any Age’

Denise Austin demonstrates "no floor core" moves “for any age,” alongside her daughter, Katie. Here’s how to perform each ...

You don't need crunches to sculpt a stronger core, just these 3 moves and a dumbbell

I'm all for crunches, sit-ups, and planks if you want them, but there are other ways to build a strong core that don't ...

How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

Here's everything you need to know about crunches.

Sit-ups vs crunches: The core exercise that actually builds stronger abs

“The main difference between the two is that unlike a sit-up, in a crunch, the lower back never leaves the floor,” explains ...

Sit-Ups Vs. Crunches: Which Exercise Is Better And How To Do Each With Proper Form

A sit-up, on the other hand, has a larger range of motion and targets multiple muscle groups at the same time—rectus abdominis, hip flexors, transverse abdominis (deep core muscles), obliques (side ...