Core

Easy Abs

Quick-fix exercises are generally poor substitutes for hard work, but the following exercises are simple enough to do in the comfort of your own home without sacrificing effectiveness. If you perform these easy ab exercises a few times a week, you will stimulate your abdominal muscles enough to keep your...

The Best Stretch for Flat Abs

Challenge your tummy muscles Noticed how many celebs with great bodies say they do yoga and Pilates? They may be on to something. An Auburn University at Montgomery study found that key Pilates moves challenge abdominal muscles to a substantially greater degree than crunches do. Yoga is also a great option,...

Time-Pressed Workout

“How can I squeeze a full-body workout into my hectic schedule?” For a speedy 10-minute workout, try these moves from Michael Carson, the brains (and brawn) behind the wildly popular Core Motion classes at Equinox and The Sports Club/L.A. They combine twists to strengthen your core with dynamic jumps and squats...