No sit ups or crunches — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout sculpts your core

Suitable for all fitness levels ...

The 7-Minute Standing Routine That Shrinks Hip Dip Fat After 45, According to a Trainer

A 35-year veteran trainer shares a 7-minute standing routine that targets hip dip fat after 45, no floor work required.

I teach mobility for a living: Unstick your hips and strengthen your abs using 5 moves that are better than sit-ups and Russian twists

You can build stronger core muscles while strengthening and lengthening your hips with this five-move routine.

No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

Here are the four exercises to try.

Sit-Ups Vs. Crunches—Here’s Which Is Better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.
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I did 3 classic Pilates moves instead of sit-ups — here’s what happened to my core strength and spinal health

Workouts Not sit-ups or lunges — I use this simple Pilates exercise to sculpt strong obliques, inner thighs and hip stabilizers Workouts No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I ...
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The Chair Workout: Fitness for People Who’d Rather Sit Down

Chair workouts are a safe, effective way for people in their 60s and beyond to build strength and mobility. Here’s how they work and which trainers to follow.

I tried a 10-minute hip flexor strengthening routine for two weeks — it's seriously improved my hip stiffness

This routine has now earned a permanent spot in my weekly movement regime. My hips are (thankfully) feeling stronger than ever.