Abdominal crunches are a great way to build a strong core. Done correctly, crunches strengthen, flatten and tone the abs — the foundation of a strong core. Beyond the elusive "six pack," doing ...

This abdominal exercise offers the best of both worlds, demonstrated by Deville Plaza YMCA wellness director Angelia Pryor. By combining the basic crunch and the reverse crunch, we can target both the ...

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.

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 ...

In the spirit of exploring creative and inexpensive ways to strength train, we’d like to expand on the usefulness of a very simple but versatile piece of equipment: the exercise ball. So many ...

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 ...

They come in different colors and sizes. They’re both versatile and portable. They can be used to do lots of different exercises and work different muscles in ways that are different from machines and ...