Sit-ups vs. crunches—here’s which is better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.

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 ...

The number of sit-ups you should be able to do, according to your age

Those in their 50s may find that age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is becoming more noticeable, especially if ...

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

This is your sign to switch up your core routine ...
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Core training: Why your sit-ups are failing you

The sit-up has dominated workout routines for decades, but fitness professionals increasingly question whether this familiar movement deserves its place in modern training programs. The issue isn’t ...

I teach mobility for a living: Unstick your hips and strengthen your abs using 5 moves that are better than sit-ups and Russian twists

You can build stronger core muscles while strengthening and lengthening your hips with this five-move routine.
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I'm a Pilates instructor - this 15-minute workout strengthens the core without a single sit-up

Sit-up and crunches be gone - just 15 minutes of Pilates can build up core strength, and improve mobility and flexibility ...