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Skip the sit-ups and try these abs exercises. Sit-ups are far from the only way to train your core! Besides, doing a million sit-ups in a row doesn't target or work your core all that effectively—if at all. So what should you do instead? Try this tummy-tightening resistance band workout. Resistance bands are portable and affordable, making them the perfect tool for toning your abs anytime and anywhere. (Need a band? Buy a set of 3 different resistances for $11.51 through

A strong butt supports the rest of your body. Sitting at a desk all day is a pain in the butt—literally. Though you may be hard at work, your glute muscles aren’t working at all, and over time, they become weaker and elongated. In turn, the body “turns off” the glutes and begins relying on stronger muscles nearby—like those in your lower back and surrounding your knees—to pick up the slack. The bad news is that the extra stress on these body parts makes them more susceptible

Below is a salad idea that isn’t boring, is simple and delicious and one that you can put together literally in minutes! One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is nectarines. They remind me of summers when I was little and my mom used to pack my sister and neighbor a picnic to have outdoors while we played in the woods. She would cut nectarines up into bite-sized pieces and give us toothpicks that looked like a sword to eat them with. Now as an adult, this salad rem