Q: “Are abdominal machines that simulate a sit-up effective? What is the best way to strengthen the abdominals and the core?” “” Judy A., Oakland A: Traditional Chinese medicine refers to the stomach ...

Want strong and sexy abs? Try a traditional ab crunch, says a new study from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Researchers asked eight men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 to test out a ...

If you’ve ever bought an exercise gadget in pursuit of a flatterfront, a San Diego State University study on fitness equipment maymake you sit up and take notice. Professor Peter Francis studied ...

Sit-ups and crunches are two of the most well-known abdominal exercises and often have a permanent place in workout plans. However, there are now many opinions and studies questioning the ...

Our core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that ...