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 ...

You don't need to do thousands of sit-ups or spend hours in the gym to build abs. You can instead do the bare minimum of two to three ab-focused exercises for 20 to 30 minutes a week. Exercises like ...

Sick of your basic sit-ups? Pros say that a hips dip workout is even better than the boring old crunches that we're used to cranking out. Plank rocks with side-to-side knee dips are a way to fire up ...

What is the most effective abdominal exercise? While I have never heard one specific exercise for abs described as the "most effective," there are a few that make up the cornerstones of a good ...

Common core-based exercises (like crunches, planks, and mountain climbers) are a natural fit for your yoga mat. You wouldn’t use equipment for them anyway, and they’re too uncomfortable to be ...

Strong, defined abs are one of the most coveted body parts, and a sturdy core is essential for many sports and activities. In “Crunch: Fat Burning Ab Attack” (Anchor Bay Entertainment, 2005), the ...

Core strength isn’t just about looking good at the beach – it’s the foundation of everyday movement and long-term health. For those spending hours at a desk, a strong midsection counteracts the ...

Core strength testing has come a long way from the straight-legged, twisting sit-ups used before World War II. We've moved on to bent-knee sit-ups, to crunches and now to the plank pose or hanging ...