Our core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that ...

The crunch is a classic ab exercise. It’s also pretty straightforward: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, contract your abdominals, and lift your shoulders, neck, and ...

While many workout regimens flame out as quickly as it took them to start trending, others stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga, for instance, have been ...

Imagine this: You’ve fallen flat in a field, an entire football team is barreling toward you — and no one’s around to lend a hand. Could you get back on your feet? If the answer is no, it’s time to ...

For a strong, functional core that stabilises your spine and reduces injury risk, you need more than crunches. Ideally, your midsection should be trained across all three planes of movement — sagittal ...