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 ...

No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core

Credit: I’ve been doing Pilates for the past decade, and credit it with getting me to the start line of six marathons injury ...
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Planks vs. Sit-ups: This Exercise Is More Effective

When it comes to choosing the right exercise for abdominal training, sit-ups and planks are particularly popular. While sit-ups are often seen as a classic exercise for strengthening the abdominal ...

You don’t need sit-ups—try this 5-minute core workout instead

A strong core improves posture and stability. Try this bodyweight plank routine at home. It only takes five minutes.

No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

Here are the four exercises to try.

I'm a personal trainer: try this workout instead of planks to strengthen your deep core

Try these four different exercises instead ...
Runner's World

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

When I first started running, I thought that a solid core workout involved blasting through some crunches and sit-ups, then checking for any signs of visible ab definition. It turns out that I had ...
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Core training: Why your sit-ups are failing you

The sit-up has dominated workout routines for decades, but fitness professionals increasingly question whether this familiar movement deserves its place in modern training programs. The issue isn’t ...