The double leg lift is a classic Pilates exercise. And like most (if not all) Pilates exercises, it can help you build massive abdominal strength, getting you closer and closer toward sculpting an enviable taught midsection. But the double leg lift does more than tighten and define your abs — it teaches you valuable skills […]
Different fitness goals come and go, but having strong, toned abs is one that sticks around. If you’ve been enjoying the heart-racing challenge of cycling workouts, you may be wondering: Does cycling work abs too? We’ll get straight to the point: You’re not going to get a six-pack or ab crack from cycling alone, but workouts on […]
If you want a strong, healthy core, cranking through a few sets of sit-ups isn’t gonna cut it. You need to incorporate a variety of sit-up alternatives into your fitness routine. It’s not that the traditional sit-up is bad, explains Mary Beth Rockwell, C.P.T., C.E.S. “Sit-ups primarily target just the rectus abdominis (the ‘six-pack’ area) and short-change […]
Climbing is one of the most challenging, all-over strengthening exercises you can do. But you don’t need to defy gravity to work your entire body at once. That’s the idea behind the mountain climbers exercise. Performed from a high-plank position, mountain climbers build strength and stability through the core, shoulders, triceps, quads, and even glutes. […]
Ask several people to describe the toe-to-bar movement and you’re likely to hear multiple descriptions of how the outcome should be accomplished. That is, actually getting one’s toes “to the bar.” You might think the exercise was relatively simple enough considering its self-evident name, but that’s like thinking there’s only one way to “squat.” Credit: Jordi […]