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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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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 ...
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FlyFit: Program of simple exercises you can do while sitting keeps blood flowing during travel

Sitting for a long period of time can leave you feeling cramped, stiff, and uncomfortable. It can also aggravate some health conditions. About 1 in 1,000 Americans each year develop dangerous clots, ...
The Washington Post

To counter the effect of sitting too much, try the astronaut workout

Exercise like an astronaut and you might avoid the unhealthy effects of sitting too much, according to recent studies about the benefits of space workouts. The research, which involved astronauts on ...

Forget sit-ups and planks — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout strengthens your core and lower body

There are a lot of different ways to achieve your fitness aims, and while classic core workouts with lots of floor moves like ...