The benefits of reverse crunches, plus how to make them easier and harder. Walk into any workout class with ab-toning in the description and it’s a safe bet that you’re about to do at least a few ...

How do you get a flat tummy? You’ll need more than the standard crunch says our expert, exercise physiologist Richard Weil, who answers this reader’s question. The opinions expressed herein are the ...

If the idea of spending hours (and hours) in the gym completing sit-ups, crunches and planks leaves you sweating at the thought of it, then this six-minute ab workout will be a welcomed addition to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that ...

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 ...

Exercises such as bridges, crunches, and planks engage the various core muscles. Working these muscles can improve a person’s mobility, spinal and trunk stability and support daily activity. Whether ...