When most people think of a strong core or achieving abs, the first exercise that comes to mind is often sit-ups. While sit-ups have long been a go-to for strengthening the core, they're not always ...

I’m so bored of seeing sit-ups featured in so many workouts — yes, they build stronger abs, but are they really the best exercise for abs or core strength? Absolutely not. Whenever I’m asked what ...

Sit-ups have been a long standing favourite in the world of ab exercises. But if you don’t like them, or struggle with floor-based exercises, then there’s plenty of alternatives out there that can ...

Core muscles wrap around the midsection like a girdle, forming a connecting link between the upper and lower body. They support, stabilize, and help move your spine, trunk, and pelvis, and most body ...

Refreshing your workouts prevents boredom and training plateaus, but you don’t always need to program brand-new exercises to stay in the game. Sometimes you can just as effectively switch up your ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...