Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture

Credit: I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade and credit it with keeping me injury-free as I’ve trained for six marathons and rebuilding my core and pelvic floor postpartum. Pilates ...

Sit-Ups Vs. Crunches—Here’s Which Is Better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.

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.
The Jamaica Observer

Sit-ups: Simple moves for serious core power

SIT-UPS are one of those exercises that refuse to die. They’ve been praised, blamed, cancelled, revived and still show up in boot camps, military tests, and random living room workouts everywhere. So ...

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

This is your sign to switch up your core routine ...

The number of sit-ups you should be able to do, according to your age

There’s been a lot of debate of late about whether sit-ups are good or bad for us. Some claim they’re key for strengthening ...