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Do you really need crunches to build strong abs? Trainers say these 3 dumbbell moves may work better

Traditional crunches have long been considered the go-to exercise for sculpting abs. But many fitness experts now say a ...

How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

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

No sit ups or crunches — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout sculpts your core and is great for your balance

You just need 10 minutes and this beginner-friendly standing Pilates workout to strengthen your core and improve your balance ...

Sit-Ups Vs. Crunches—Here’s Which Is Better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.

Why Trainers Say the Landmine Twist Is Better Than Crunches for Chiseled Obliques

Stop wasting time on crunches. Experts explain why the landmine twist is the superior move for building a chiseled core and ...

5 Standing Exercises That Flatten Stubborn Belly Pooch Faster Than Crunches After 55

A CSCS trainer shares 5 standing exercises that target belly pooch after 55—no crunches required. Build strength and burn ...

My low back is always sore. What type of workout should I do?

I was formally a sufferer of low-back pain myself and many workouts made me feel worse. Until I finally discovered Pilates ...
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Alex Rodriguez's GF Jaclyn Cordeiro wants women to do "smarter" core workouts than "endless crunches," shares her routine

MLB legend Alex Rodriguez’s girlfriend, Jaclyn Cordeiro, shared a detailed clip of her functional core workout on Instagram on Thursday.

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 pos…

Credit: I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade and credit it with keeping me injury-free as I’ve trained for six ...