No matter which variations you follow, crunches have the advantage over sit-ups of being able to better target abdominal muscles. "Because the movement is smaller, you can control momentum more," ...

You might want to try Pilates instead if you're serious about core strength. This low-impact exercise focuses on slow, ...

When it comes to choosing how many crunches to do, it's best to first consider your experience level. "A beginner would benefit by starting with fewer sets and reps such as three to four sets of ...

But Metzl said that extreme exertion—i.e. burpees—release endorphins, which give us the boost we need to get through our day.

The reach-through upgrades the basic side plank by adding a rotational challenge. Reaching through fires up your obliques and ...

The reverse crunch is a simple core exercise that targets those hard-to-hit lower abs — without straining your neck and back.

APRIL is the perfect time to sow sun loving tomatoes and other veggies. Here, green-fingered gardening expert Olga Grieves gives Natalie Clarke her insider’s guide to turning seeds into delicious ...

These easy Korean vegetarian dishes are a perfect starting point for beginners who want to explore the rich flavours of ...

This 10-minute abs workout from fitness trainer Chris Heria is found on YouTube channel THENX. It’s a fast-paced session that ...

If you are a beginner just starting to work on developing core strength, reverse crunches can be difficult. The good news is the exercise is very easy to modify. Simply decrease the range of ...