A trainer explains how to perform five essential core exercises to sculpt a leaner waistline in 30 days without doing crunches.

Further, crunches can strengthen overall core muscle function, and this can promote better posture, balance and stabilization in other exercises and sports you perform. When I’m asked if ...

There are eight exercises in the workout and you do two sets of each of them to target each side of the body in turn. You do ...

reverse crunches reduce strain on your neck and upper back, making them a great option for anyone who has discomfort in those areas. They’re also a low-impact exercise, making them safe for most ...

This roundup doesn't involve classic crunches ... like the transverse abdominis," explains Ronny Garcia, CPT, Blink Fitness. "Non-crunch exercises often require your core to stabilize the ...

The classic crunch gets upgraded by adding a rolling ... "To get more out of this exercise, focus on rolling up one vertebra at a time to tuck your knees in toward your elbows," Lefkowith says.

Bicycle crunches are a great exercise for building core strength in runners – and are harder than they look. The exercise is a variation of an ab crunch, where one leg flexes while the other ...