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Forget sit-ups – you only need these three exercises for solid core strength

Sit-ups aren’t for everyone; they require strong ab muscles to lift your upper torso off the floor and, even if you can do them, they’re not exactly the most 'fun' exercise in the world. Plus, did you ...
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This one Pilates abs exercise is better than a hundred sit-ups if you want to build functional core strength—here's how to master it

I had the pleasure of attending my first reformer Pilates class a couple of weeks ago and discovered a multitude of novel ways to strengthen my core. One in particular left its mark on me—the ...
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Neurosurgeon rates 9 common gym exercises by how safe they are for your spine: Sit-ups to walking lunges

What are sit-ups, and why are they a high-risk exercise? An abdominal endurance training exercise, sit-ups help strengthen, tighten and tone the abdominal muscles. It is often done by gym-goers who ...
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Try 5 exercises to fix knee pain and offset the damage of sitting all day, according to a physical therapist

If you get knee pain or injuries in the gym, that could be from sitting all day. Exercises that strengthen and stretch the leg muscles effectively will help protect knees. For healthier joints, aim to ...