As much as you might want a flat stomach with washboard abs, it’s going to be a more difficult journey if you suffer from back pain. Last week, we discussed Level 1 abdominal exercises for beginners ...

Karen Voight can be reached at [email protected]. A good way to achieve abdominal strength is to practice holding a traditional crunch while straightening your arms and legs. It’s important to focus ...

The move we're prepping you to do is the hanging ab curl. If you've ever seen pictures of it, you're probably thinking there's no way you can do it, but that's where you're wrong. Sure, you may not be ...

I'm a personal trainer who's certified in Pilates, but I first discovered the popular workout while searching for relief for my low-back issues. Pilates focuses the deep abdominal muscles, including ...

Getting strong, sculpted abs is often the number one item on everyone’s fitness wish list. As a longtime Pilates instructor, I’ve fielded hundreds of questions from my students about how they can ...

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Even though we've been bundled up in our fall/winter attire for the past couple of months, our core is still there and definitely needs our attention. Aside from needing to be ready for warmer weather ...

It`s late June, and you haven`t tried on last year`s bathing suit. It`s not that you`re afraid. Of course not. It`s just that you haven`t had time. What`s so great about a flat stomach anyway? Nothing ...