Stephanie Mansour

1 day ago | today.com | Stephanie Mansour

/ Source: TODAYOur core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that come to mind. But crunches target just one of those muscle groups, so it's best to do your crunches as part of a larger, well-rounded core routine that works all of your abdominal muscles. Along with the abs, the core is made up of many other muscles in the trunk of the body.

1 week ago | today.com | Stephanie Mansour

We do squats as part of our daily lives — from picking up boxes or putting down a child — so the familiarity of the move may leave you assuming you know the right way to do it. But the proper form needs to be learned and practiced in order to avoid injury. There are also a few squatting mistakes people make that can make the exercise less effective. So, if you’ve been doing squats and have pain or are not seeing results, it may mean you need to improve your form.

3 weeks ago | today.com | Stephanie Mansour

For core workouts from Stephanie Mansour — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! When it comes to toning the abdominals, many of my clients specifically want to target the lower abs. Commonly referred to as the "lower-belly pooch," it's an area that women specifically struggle with. Unfortunately, endless crunches aren't going to tighten and tone the area.

1 month ago | parade.com | Craig Rosen |Stephanie Mansour

Congratulations are in order for Today show fitness personality Stephanie Mansour and her husband, Nicholas. According to a post on the official Today show Instagram account, the pair have welcomed a child together, Isabella Marie. “Welcome to the TODAY Show family, Isabella Marie! 💛 We love you already!” reads the caption to a photo carousel that opens with the happy couple holding their new bundle of joy.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Stephanie Mansour

For more strength-training workouts — plus walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app!When it comes to strength training, popular fitness modalities take vastly different approaches. From low-impact options like Pilates and barre that focus on light weight or bodyweight-only moves, to athletic-style training that builds muscle through heavy lifting. While it's great to have so many options, it can be a bit confusing.