This simple Pilates exercise is worth six regular sit-ups. Here’s why I use it to work on my spinal mobility and deep core strength

According to Joseph Pilates, the founder of the famous movement, one Pilates roll-up is worth six regular sit-ups. This is because it has an intense focus on spinal articulation, as the move requires ...

No sit-ups or planks in sight — this is the Pilates exercise I use to build deep core strength, spinal flexibility and balance

As you roll up and down from the V-sit, you should think about lifting or lowering one vertebrae at a time, rather than ...
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Less sit-ups, more ‘compound exercises’ — here’s the one abs exercise you can do to strengthen your whole core

Not that fussed about sit-ups? Me neither, so I say sweep them to one side and hit more muscles in one go using the good old do-it-all compound exercise — a multi-joint, multi-muscle move that hits ...
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Sit-ups vs crunches: The core exercise that actually builds stronger abs

If you’re a little hazy on the difference between sit-ups vs. crunches, you’re not alone. They both strengthen your core, but the details on how they differ and the benefits of each can be confusing. ...
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Crunches vs. Sit-Ups: Is One Exercise Better for Strengthening Your Core?

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If your body were a bicycle, your abs and back muscles—your core—would be the frame. You need a ...