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Class Act: Cardio Tai Boxing
I'm big on fitness classes, but tend to stick with Pilates, yoga, or something slower-paced — usually afraid that I won't be able to keep up with a class that requires any dance technique. My exercise solution came in the form of Crunch's Cardio Tai Box class — a class that gets you moving without a required-knowledge of dance choreography. All you need to know?
No Equipment Necessary: Seated Bicycle Crunch
Bicycle crunches are my go-to ab exercise because I love how the move works my upper and lower abs, and obliques all at once. If you're looking for a variation to the basic bicycle crunch, you can try it with an exercise ball, or give this seated version a try.
To learn how to do it, read more
Get Lifted: Dumbbell Crunch
If you have tired of regular abdominal crunches, you might want to up the ante by adding some weight to the move. The Dumbbell Crunch variation makes a basic crunch more challenging and saves you time — you need to do less in order to achieve the same results.
Grab a set of dumbbells and read more
Get on the Ball: Push-Up With Tuck Crunch
Looking for a fun a challenging way to work your abs and upper body at the same time? Then check out this move using an exercise ball.
To find out how to add some ab work to your push-ups, just read more
5 Ways to Make Crunches on the Ball More Challenging
Step into any gym at any given time and you'll most likely find someone doing crunches on the ball. And for good reason as crunches on the ball has been found to make the abs work 24 to 38 percent more than traditional crunches. The problem is, like all good things, they can get boring and become less challenging.
DVD Review: Crunch — Belly, Butt & Thighs Boot Camp
I'll be the first to say that the Crunch workout videos can be a bit much for me. The trainers can be just a bit too peppy and the music can be a bit too pop-ish for me. I will say, however, that I enjoyed Crunch — Belly, Butt & Thighs Boot Camp a lot.No Equipment Necessary: Reverse Crunch
Looking for a new way to work your abs? Then try the reverse crunch, a new take on the regular old crunch. All you're going to need for this exercise is your body weight so you can do it anytime, anywhere.
Class Act: Ex Factor
Looking for a new class that gets you pumped — literally and figuratively — for Valentine's Day by taking out a little aggression on your ex?
Maybe you should check out Ex-Factor, a new class from Crunch. This Valentine’s Day, Crunch invites all victims of love to take out their postrelationship aggression in this intense boxing/kickboxing class.
Get on the Ball: Crunches
Although many people don't enjoy it, no one would ever tell you that abdominal work is not important. If you want a strong body, you need a strong center. Chances are high you want to make every bit of your abdominal workout count so to make your crunches most effective you need to move them onto a ball.
No Equipment Necessary: Bicycle Crunches
Looking to get that six-pack? You can do regular crunches until the cows come home, but that can get pretty boring for you and your abs. Bicycle crunches are a great way to target the rectus abdominis (the "six pack") and the obliques (the "spare tire") in one easy exercise.
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