How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

Here's why crunches are so good for your overall health.

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 ...
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7 glute exercises to strengthen your lower body

Strong glutes help prevent injury and improve your overall movement patterns.Incorporate a variety of glute exercises into your regular routine or dedicate a focused workout day to glutes. Focus on ...
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The Best Exercises to Prevent Lower Back Pain

Developing core strength, flexibility and muscular control can help you avoid pulled or strained muscles. Cole Barash for The New York Times Acute back pain is often the result of pulling or straining ...

I'm a Trainer and These 5 Bed Exercises Help Rebuild Back Strength After 60

A trainer shares 5 bed exercises for back pain after 60 that rebuild strength and stability — no equipment or floor work ...

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 ...

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 ...

I'm a Coach and Here Are 5 Bed Exercises That Reduce Belly Pooch After 55

A certified strength coach shares 5 bed exercises that flatten belly pooch after 55—no gym or equipment needed.

Hip Weakness Might Be Holding You Back on Your Runs—These Exercises Can Boost Stability and Performance

Find relief from a common runner complaint with these 14 moves.