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Many people find the midsection the hardest area to tone despite consistent workouts and diet. Malaika's routine is designed specifically to fire up the abs from all angles while also improving core ...

Many people don’t use correct form when doing core workouts, which puts stress on the neck and back. Neck pain is an especially common complaint when people do abdominal crunches. Although crunches ...

Exercises that keep the abdominals and low back strong are vital to maintain a healthy posture. While most abdominal exercises are performed lying on the floor, these are right for everyone such as ...

If you’re over the same old sit-ups and crunches, why not invite a kettlebell into your core training? Here’s a simple workout to help you ramp up those gains.

Kriti Sanon’s latest workout focuses on oblique crunches, designed to strengthen the core and sculpt toned abs. The routine ...

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 ...

When it comes to working my core, I really like the plank and all its variations. And I am fan of working my abs while standing; it makes me feel tough. But sometimes I want to lay down when I work my ...

For core workouts from Stephanie Mansour — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! When it comes to toning the abdominals, many of my ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Many people don’t use correct form when doing core ...