Crunches can improve flexibility and posture as well. And they have the benefit of convivence "since you can perform crunches anywhere—whether it be at home or in a hotel room," says McDonough.

Crunches can improve flexibility and posture as well. And they have the benefit of convivence "since you can perform crunches anywhere—whether it be at home or in a hotel room," says McDonough.

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Crunches are essential for building core strength, according to Ezekh, who is based in Los Angeles. "A strong core is super important because it keeps everything stable," he said.

Doing the crunches before heading out for a run helped me to think about my form as I moved — keeping my abdominals engaged and my torso upright, rather than slouching into my stride.