At-Home Core Workouts

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Here are some effective core workouts you can do at home with minimal or no equipment:

1. Plank

  • How to Do It: Start in a push-up position, then lower yourself onto your forearms. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core and hold the position.
  • Variation: Side Plank – Shift your weight onto one forearm and rotate your body to the side, stacking your feet. Hold and switch sides.

2. Crunches

  • How to Do It: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head or crossed over your chest. Lift your shoulders off the floor by contracting your abs, then slowly lower back down.

3. Russian Twists

  • How to Do It: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet lifted slightly off the ground. Lean back slightly and clasp your hands together. Rotate your torso to the right, then to the left, touching the floor beside you each time.

4. Bicycle Crunches

  • How to Do It: Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and legs lifted, bent at 90 degrees. Bring your right elbow towards your left knee while extending your right leg out. Switch sides in a pedaling motion.

5. Leg Raises

  • How to Do It: Lie on your back with your legs straight and arms at your sides. Lift your legs towards the ceiling while keeping them straight, then lower them slowly without touching the floor.

6. Mountain Climbers

  • How to Do It: Start in a push-up position. Alternate bringing your knees towards your chest in a running motion, keeping your core engaged and hips stable.

7. Flutter Kicks

  • How to Do It: Lie on your back with your hands under your hips for support. Lift your legs slightly off the floor and alternate kicking them up and down in a small, controlled motion.

8. Reverse Crunches

  • How to Do It: Lie on your back with your legs lifted and knees bent. Place your hands by your sides or under your hips for support. Curl your hips off the floor towards your chest, then slowly lower back down.

9. Toe Touches

  • How to Do It: Lie on your back with your legs straight up in the air. Reach your arms towards your toes, lifting your shoulders off the ground, then lower back down.

10. Dead Bugs

  • How to Do It: Lie on your back with your arms extended towards the ceiling and knees bent at 90 degrees. Slowly lower your right arm and left leg towards the floor, then return to the starting position and switch sides.

Remember to keep your core engaged and maintain good form throughout each exercise to maximize effectiveness and prevent injury. Also, combining these exercises with a balanced diet and cardio can help you achieve a well-rounded fitness routine. For more fitness tips and tricks, come in and see us any day at Jupiter Massage and Pilates!

Jupiter Massage & Pilates

125 W. Indiantown Road Suite #102 Jupiter, FL 33458

561-529-2093

www.jupitermassageandpilates.com

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