Abs Workout: Get Six-Pack Abs and Lose Belly Fat Fast

Achieving washboard abs and losing belly fat involves a combination of high-intensity cardio and core-specific challenges like the 4-week plank. Discover why crunches alone won't give you a flat stomach and how to safely target the lower abs.

Good Stomach Exercise if You Have a Bad Back

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Christy Callahan

Strong core muscles help to support your posture, keeping your spine aligned correctly. As you age, the muscles in your abdomen and back weaken, potentially causing postural problems and back pain.