Want strong and sexy abs? Try a traditional ab crunch, says a new study from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Researchers asked eight men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 to test out a ...

Instead of doing 100 run-of-the-mill sit-ups to work your abs, trainers recommend adding different types of crunches to your core workout routine. That way you aren’t training the same muscle over and ...

“Are abdominal machines that simulate a sit-up effective? What is the best way to strengthen the abdominals and the core?” “” Judy A. Oakland, CA Traditional Chinese medicine refers to the stomach ...

Many people don’t use correct form when doing core workouts, which puts stress on the neck and back. Neck pain is an especially common complaint when people do abdominal crunches. Although crunches ...

If you’ve ever bought an exercise gadget in pursuit of a flatterfront, a San Diego State University study on fitness equipment maymake you sit up and take notice. Professor Peter Francis studied ...

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to ...

Think of the ab crunch machine as the opposite of the back extension machine. While the back extension machine targets your lower back and core by bending backward, the ab crunch machine targets the ...

Most runners are aware that although strength and conditioning work might not be as much fun as the actual running, building a strong core is a vital way to maintain your body’s stability and ...

Looking to get in an effective ab workout at home? Great news: if you don't belong to a gym or have access to workout equipment, at-home bodyweight workouts can be just as challenging. And that's ...

Whether you’re trying to tone up for beach season or simply to improve your core strength, a solid ab workout routine is essential. Although you can do core exercises with little more than a mat, many ...