Building a strong core is probably one of the most common goals among my personal training clients. It’s a great goal to have ...

Abs is the shortened term for your abdominal or core muscles. The ab muscles are located in the trunk of your body under the chest and above your pelvis. Doing ab workouts can directly impact nearly ...

Standing crunches can be a very effective alternative to sit-ups and the classic crunch, but to get the most out of it, focus ...

As much as you might want a flat stomach with washboard abs, it’s going to be a more difficult journey if you suffer from back pain. Last week, we discussed Level 1 abdominal exercises for beginners ...

I'm a personal trainer who's certified in Pilates, but I first discovered the popular workout while searching for relief for my low-back issues. Pilates focuses the deep abdominal muscles, including ...

Lower ab exercises like hollow holds, lying leg raises, and Russian twists help strengthen the deep core muscles for ...

Ab work can be a drag, but building a strong core is worth it in the long run. A stronger core can help with day-to-day functioning — whether you're lifting heavy bags or dragging yourself up out of ...

When you hear "ab workout," your mind probably goes to sit-ups and crunches, lying on your back. Yet research shows that these aren’t actually the best exercises for targeting the muscles in your ...

Women who did 55 minutes of yoga three times a week for eight weeks significantly improved their ab strength compared with women who did 55 minutes of other exercises, researchers at the University of ...

Getting strong, sculpted abs is often the number one item on everyone’s fitness wish list. As a longtime Pilates instructor, I’ve fielded hundreds of questions from my students about how they can ...

Karen Voight can be reached at kvoightla@aol.com. A good way to achieve abdominal strength is to practice holding a traditional crunch while straightening your arms and legs. It’s important to focus ...

Sit-ups are terrible for your back.