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Toe taps on a ball: The low-impact core move fitness experts swear by for a stronger midsection

This simple yet powerful stability exercise activates deep core muscles, protects your spine, and builds real functional strength without crunches.

This 15-Minute Ab Workout Uses a Stability Ball to Build a Shredded, More Functional Core

Before you chuck that dusty old stability ball from your garage into the donation pile, hear us out. You might think they’re ...
AOL

6 medicine ball exercises you should try, according to a personal trainer

We'd never strong-arm you, but there are so many benefits to adding a medicine ball to your workout. (Getty Images) I'll admit it: For years, I avoided adding a medicine ball to my workouts. Frankly, ...
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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 ...
Health.com

10 Exercises That Strengthen Your Core Better Than Pilates

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...
Women's Health

6 Core Exercises to Take Your Abs Workout Routine to The Next Level

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...
KOAT Albuquerque

How core exercises can help older age groups

DECEMBER. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. ERIC. WE OFTEN HEAR HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR SENIORS TO EXERCISE. AND NOW WE’RE SEEING WHICH WORKOUTS ARE THE MOST BENEFICIAL. KOAT U-N-M HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH SPOKE ...