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, ...

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 ...

I'm not a huge fan of crunches. The move is easy to perform incorrectly and doing so puts a lot of strain on the neck. Another reason I don't love them is that if you're short on time, they aren't the ...

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 ...

As people get older, it’s common to see an increase in belly fat buildup along the waistline. This is usually because muscle mass decreases with age as fat increases. You can tone and strengthen your ...

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, ...

For core workouts from Stephanie Mansour — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! When it comes to toning the abdominals, many of my ...

Looking to amp up your core workout with a move that really targets those stubborn lower abs? Enter the reverse crunch. This exercise zeroes in on those hard-to-reach lower abdominal muscles, helping ...