No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core

Think about squeezing your core, bracing your abdominal muscles as if you were to be punched in the stomach. Moving slowly ...

Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

This is the one Pilates exercise every runner should focus on ...

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

While exercises like sit-ups and crunches work the rectus abdominis, or "six-pack" muscles, this simple-looking exercise ...

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

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.
AOL

The Best At-Home Exercises to Target Your Abs

Strengthening your core is about more than losing weight or getting defined muscles. A strong core can improve the way the rest of the body works and help balance and stability. Working out the ...
Woman's World on MSN

Denise Austin's 'Ab Zipper' hack works like internal Spanx to slim your waist

Wish you could have Denise Austin's abs? She's here to help, and you won't believe how easy her secret is! The 69-year-old ...
Today

Strengthen your core in one month with this simple workout plan

Are you up for a 31-day challenge? Join us on the START Today Facebook group for daily tips and motivation, to connect with others following the plan, and to get real-time advice from trainer ...
Lifehacker

These Are the Most Effective Ab Exercises

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Do you want a strong ...

I'm a Certified Strength Coach and Here Are 3 Morning Exercises Women and Men Over 55 Should Do Daily to Address Stubborn Belly Overhang

A CSCS expert shares a 7-minute morning core routine after 55 that targets belly overhang better than traditional ab workouts ...