Are you ready to ignite your core and feel empowered from within? Say hello to our 27-Minute Core Strengthening Workout, tailor-made just for you. We know that a strong core isn’t just about rocking those crop tops—it’s about feeling strong, confident, and unstoppable in everything you do. Join us as we dive into a fun and effective routine designed to sculpt your abs, strengthen your back, and boost your overall stability.
Core Strengthening Workout
Description: Repeat this circuit twice, resting for 15 seconds between exercises and 60 seconds between sets.
Equipment: no equipment
Warm Up: Instead of the warm up below, you can start with a yoga flow, a set of dynamic stretches or take a 20-30 minute walk.
Cool Down: To finish your workout, you can opt for this core cool down routine instead of the one below.
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27-Minute Core Workout Instructions
1. Kick crunch: 60 seconds. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lift your left leg as high as you can, and touch your left foot with your right hand. Return to the initial position and repeat on the opposite side. Continue alternating sides, in a fast-paced move, until the set is complete.
2. Bicycle crunches: 60 seconds. Lie on your back, lift your shoulders off the mat and raise both legs. Bring one knee and the opposing elbow close to each other by crunching to one side, and fully extend the other leg. Return to the starting position and then crunch to the opposite side. Repeat for 60 seconds.
3. Bird dogs: 60 seconds. Start on your hands and knees, extend one leg and the opposite arm at the same time. Pause for 3 to 5 seconds, return to the starting position, and switch sides. Continue alternating sides for 60 seconds.
4. Boat twist: 60 seconds. Sit on a mat with your knees bent, extend your arms out to the sides and lift your feet off the floor. Twist your torso to the right, and then reverse the motion, twisting it to the left. Repeat this movement until the set is complete.
5. Donkey kick twist: 30 seconds + 30 seconds. Start on your hands and knees and place your right hand behind your head. Extend your left leg to the back and rotate your torso to the right. Bend your left leg, bring your right elbow toward your left knee, and crunch. Repeat for 30 seconds, and switch sides.
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6. Cross crunches: 30 seconds + 30 seconds. Lie on your back with your knees bent. Cross your right leg on top of the left knee, and support your head with the left hand. Crunch and bring your left elbow across your body and toward the right knee. Repeat for 30 seconds and switch sides.
7. Superman twist: 60 seconds. Lie on your stomach with your legs fully extended, arms bent, and hands behind the ears. Lift and twist your upper torso to the side and pause for 2 seconds. Return to the starting position and repeat, twisting your torso to the opposite side.
8. Alternate heel touchers: 60 seconds. Lie on your back, keep your knees bent, arms at the sides, and keep your back and feet flat on the mat. Crunch forward and to the left, touching your left heel with your left hand and hold. Return slowly to the starting position and repeat the movement on the right side. Repeat this side-to-side movement for 60 seconds.
9. Reverse crunches: 60 seconds. While on your back, lift your knees until your thighs and calves form a 90-degree angle and your calves are parallel to the floor. Lift your hips and bring your knees, as far as you can, toward the chest. Hold and then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat for 60 seconds.
10. Plank: 60 seconds. Get into a push up position, with your elbows under your shoulders and your feet hip-width apart. Bend your elbows and rest your weight on your forearms and on your toes, keeping your body in a straight line. Hold for 60 seconds.
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