Sit-ups and crunches are two of the most well-known abdominal exercises and often have a permanent place in workout plans.

Today in Sunrise Shape Up we focus on different types of crunches. Bryan Watkins from Unyque Fitness gives us 5 different variations. The following exercise is designed to engage your abs while ...

While sculpted abdominal muscles are often featured in advertisements, social media posts and magazine articles, there is more to strong abs than good looks. Strong abdominal muscles are key to ...

It’s time for a little gratitude. Every time I do one of this week’s core exercises, I am intensely grateful that I am not doing planks. Even when the moves are hard, it’s okay, because at least ...

Spoonts, a personal trainer from Addison, demonstrates the 8-pound med-ball crunch, adding a degree of difficulty by using a stability ball, too. ( Lara Solt - Staff Photographer ) A stability ball ...

EXERCISE-BALL CRUNCHES: Sit on the ball and do crunches while holding a 10- or 15-pound weight. Start with three sets of 30 — 10 each to the right, left and front. JEN: Bra, $49.50 at ...

Gym ball exercises are the underrated Pilates alternative. They challenge the core, shoulders, arms, and back in a similar way and use a versatile fitness essential. I love a Pilates workout at home.

If you haven't added these functional core moves to your routine, do so, stat. They help with everything from walking up the stairs to carrying groceries. Some people add core work into their routine ...