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 ...
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Forget Crunches and Sit Ups - the Corkscrew Method Is the Easiest Way To Sculpt a Strong, Toned Core

Fitness fads may come and go, but there's one thing that's always in style: a strong core. Whether you're a Hyrox addict, a Pilates princess or a running regular, maintaining a stable, functional core ...
Yahoo

Sitting all day increases risk of death. These exercises can help reduce harm

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most of us know that sitting for too long is not healthy, but new research sheds light on the dangers of prolonged, uninterrupted ...
Women's Health

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. ...
CNN

Desk-bound workers need additional exercise to counter health impacts of sitting, new study says

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. Tired of sitting at that ...
The Washington Post

Sitting all day increases dementia risk — even if you exercise

In news that we shouldn’t take sitting down, a study just published in JAMA finds that people who stay seated for long hours at work and home are at much higher risk of developing dementia than people ...