Table of contents : Sit-Ups Are Stupid & Crunches Are Crap Title Page Copyright Contents Epigraph Introduction Diagnosis: Core Imbalance Part One: The Theory Why Sit-Ups Are Stupid and Crunches Are Crap 1. Abs: Why We Want ’Em and Why We Need ’Em 2. The Anatomy of the Abs 3. The Business of Abs 4. The Concept of Referred Pain 5. Busting the Abs Myths 6. False Indicators of Health: BMI and Weight 7. Don’t Forget About Posture: Your Core Depends on It 8. Healing Your Core 9. The Backbridge Breakthrough Part Two: No Pain, Big Gain! 10. The No-Crunch Core Plan 11. Aerobic Exercise 12. Strength Training 13. Core and Ab Exercises 14. Healthy Eating 15. Flat Ab Meal Plans That’s a Wrap!