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I'm a Pilates instructor - this 15-minute workout strengthens the core without a single sit-up

Sit-up and crunches be gone - just 15 minutes of Pilates can build up core strength, and improve mobility and flexibility ...

Not sit-ups, planks, or crunches: I do this simple Pilates exercise every single day to build a strong and stable core and work on my hip flexor mobility

While exercises like sit-ups and crunches work the rectus abdominis, or "six-pack" muscles, this simple-looking exercise ...
Yahoo

No sit-ups — just this four-move standing ab workout to build a stronger core

Core workouts can often feel like a slog, especially when the workout involves busting out endless sit-ups or crunches, which can quickly become repetitive and boring. However, this workout from Oner ...
Yahoo

Forget sit-ups — I tried this 12-minute standing dumbbell workout to blast my abs

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Man exercising with dumbbells. While sit-ups and crunches are an effective way to train your core, you can work your abs just as ...
Fitgurú on MSN

Forget sit-ups: These 3 classical Pilates moves transformed my core strength and spinal health

Stop wasting time on endless crunches that strain your neck. Transitioning to the "Contrology" method targets deep ...

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

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.
Tom's Guide

Ditch sit-ups! This 10-minute dumbbell workout builds a rock-solid core and perfects your posture

Workouts Forget sit-ups — this is my go-to exercise to strengthen my hips, activate my deep core and build functional alignment Workouts Get stronger in just 20 minutes — do these 5 dumbbell moves for ...