When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a go-to. But working the side body is an important piece of a well-rounded core routine that is sometimes overlooked.

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If you hate crunches but still want to build a stronger core, try this standing abs workout from Joe Ghafari, a personal trainer at Eden. You'll still strengthen your mid-body muscles, but you won't ...

It is spring break everywhere. Some of us may be experiencing difficulties shedding our winter coats, literally and figuratively. No matter the weather or circumstance, abdominal work should be on ...

Try standing exercises to flatten lower belly pooch after 55, with expert guidance from NASM-CPT Felicia Hernandez.

The elbow-to-knee side crunch works the love handles (aka the internal and external obliques). It's part of Hip Hop Abs, a high-energy workout that combines cardio hip hop dancing with targeted ...

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...

Your core is like a WI-FI router. When it’s strong, everything in your body is connected and working seamlessly. But when ...

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It is spring break everywhere. Some of us may be experiencing difficulties shedding our winter coats, literally and figuratively. No matter the weather or circumstance, abdominal work should be on ...