I swapped my usual ab routines for three new dumbbell exercises and tested them for one week; here's what happened to my core ...

From diet to training principles (and an 8-week workout split), this science-based plan will help you achieve your goals.

A dietitian explains why smarter eating, not endless ab workouts, is the real key to revealing abs while preserving muscle ...

A strong core means stability, fewer injuries, and better posture and balance during exercise. While you might be familiar with the abdominal exercises that engage the outer abdominal muscles — think ...

Many people with back pain turn to abdominal exercises, like crunches and situps, to build a stronger core that supports their spine. Unfortunately, many of these moves can actually contribute to back ...

Mandira Bedi has long been admired for her disciplined fitness routine and toned physique. The actor and fitness enthusiast, ...

Jan. 3, 2006— -- Dave Zinczenko's book, "The Abs Diet," was a hit that inspired videos, magazine articles and a Web site where people shared their success stories. But all workout programs need ...

Enter any gym, and you'll see the same core workout: crunches, situps, ab machines, and endless twisting exercises. The logic seems obvious—if you want stronger abs, more visible abs, you train them ...