The Pilates double toe tap is my go-to for strengthening my deep abdominal muscles, protecting my spine and building stability in my pelvis — here’s how to do it

Keep your pelvis still and your back pressed into the floor, and slowly lower both toes to touch the floor. The movement ...

No sit-ups, crunches, or planks — this is the staple Pilates exercise I use to build endurance in my core

If you’ve done a Pilates class, you’ll be familiar with the Pilates hundred — a staple move that fires up your core and warms ...

Do Push-Ups for Toned Arms and Abs, Get an Hour of Strength Training per Week—and 3 More Fitness Tips

This week's roundup of health tips is all about strength training, which supports weight management, metabolism, heart health ...
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Do you really need crunches to build strong abs? Trainers say these 3 dumbbell moves may work better

Traditional crunches have long been considered the go-to exercise for sculpting abs. But many fitness experts now say a ...

I'm a Coach and Here Are 5 Chair Exercises That Build Core Strength Faster Than Planks After 60

A certified strength coach shares 5 chair exercises that build core strength after 60 — no planks, no floor work, just ...

5 Chair Exercises That’ll Fire Up Your Abs

The chair makes these core exercises more accessible to more people.
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Build Abs Like Megan Thee Stallion: 3 Tips From a Personal Trainer

Want to build killer abs and core strength like the legendary hot girl Megan Thee Stallion? Well, take a look at the rapper’s Instagram page for a few tips. When it comes to building both areas, the ...

I'm a Certified Trainer and Here Are 5 Bed Exercises That Target Apron Belly After 60

Certified trainer Tyler Read shares 5 bed exercises that target apron belly more effectively than Pilates after 60.
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Strengthen your core in just 7 minutes a day with this 31-day challenge

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 31-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. Can you believe it's almost September? The summer flew by!
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Crunches vs. Planks: Which Is Better for Building Core Strength and Abs?

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Planks are better at building core strength because ...
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12 bodyweight exercises that build serious strength—no equipment needed

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Body-weight exercises are convenient and effective for strengthening your ...