The Providence Journal

Today’s Workout column: Weighted bar toe crunch works core

The gyms are opening back up, and our fitness is becoming less restrictive. Things may not be exactly what we are used to from a few months ago but, day by day, our choices are multiplying. Between ...

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 ...
Fitgurú on MSN

Toe taps on a ball: The low-impact core move fitness experts swear by for a stronger midsection

This simple yet powerful stability exercise activates deep core muscles, protects your spine, and builds real functional strength without crunches.
Yahoo

Not sit-ups, planks, or crunches: I do this simple Pilates exercise every single day to build a strong and stable core and work on my hip flexor mobility

Building a strong core is far simpler than it sounds, and trust me, I’ve been writing about fitness fads for the past decade. Building a six-pack is a different ballgame entirely, and if that’s your ...
PopSugar

Flat-Abs Bodyweight Workout

Think beyond crunches for toning your abs and try this bodyweight workout from our No-Excuses Workout Challenge. These full-body moves will work your abs from multiple angles and tone your middle.