No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core

Think about squeezing your core, bracing your abdominal muscles as if you were to be punched in the stomach. Moving slowly ...

No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

Here are the four exercises to try.

How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

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

Sit-ups vs. crunches—here’s which is better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.
Runner's World

5 muscles that you need to stretch if you sit down all day

The notion that sitting isn’t good for you isn’t new – but if you think that running regularly cancels out the negative side effects of sitting all day, you’d be wrong. Research indicates that no ...
Women's Health

This is how many sit-ups you should do every day for real results

The classic sit-up is a workout staple. Whether you've become all too familiar with the movement in your weekend HIIT class or eked out those last few reps while following a home workout video, you've ...
AOL

Exercising this small leg muscle burns fat for hours, even while sitting

For years, the body’s largest lean tissue—skeletal muscle—has been underestimated in its role in managing metabolic health. Despite its size, it contributes surprisingly little to blood sugar and fat ...

Why I Stopped Doing Sit-Ups and Started Doing These Core Exercises Instead

Exercises like dead bugs help lengthen and strengthen the hip flexors in a controlled position, which improves form and can help offset the effects of sitting too much, adds Dickinson. Lie faceup, ...