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Core work for the newbies! This 30 minute core session works the trunk in every aspect, but focuses mainly on core stabilization. Core stabilization is important for everyone but is most important for people new to working out. There is no equipment needed for this one. Have fun while building your 'Core Foundation'!


Exercises

Set 1: 1 round
Plank with Shoulder Taps
Plank with Shoulder Taps
1 minute
Plank with Toe Taps
Plank with Toe Taps
1 minute
Rest
Rest
20 seconds
Return and repeat, alternating sides. Make sure you stabilize in your plank before switching sides.
Plank Bird Dog
1 minute
Hold briefly, then return in a controlled manner to plank.
Alternating Side Planks
1 minute
Rest
Rest
20 seconds
Supermans
Supermans
1 minute
Contralateral Limb Raises
Contralateral Limb Raises
1 minute
Rest
Rest
20 seconds

Set 2: 3 rounds
With your limbs straight, contract your abs and crunch up until your shoulder blades and legs are lifted off the ground. Hold for several counts before lowering and repeating.
Hollow Body Holds
45 seconds
Slowly lower down from each crunch and return to the starting position.
Cross Body Crunches
45 seconds
If you're not feeling enough stretch, walk your heels closer toward your body.
Rest
10 seconds
If you're not feeling enough stretch, walk your heels closer toward your body.
Floor Bridge
1 minute
Start on your back with bent knees in a crunch position. Inhale.
Rest
15 seconds
Remember to lift from your hips instead of swinging your legs. Try to pause at the top for a moment.
Reverse Crunches
45 seconds
Circular Crunches
Circular Crunches
45 seconds
Rest
Rest
10 seconds
Straight Single Leg Floor Bridges
Straight Single Leg Floor Bridges
1 minute
Rest
Rest
15 seconds
Pulse Ups
Pulse Ups
45 seconds
Slowly cross your right elbow to your left knee and alternate sides using one movement per breath. Remember to extend the leg you just tapped with your elbow out straight, bringing your opposite knee in closer.
Bicycle Crunches
45 seconds
Rest
Rest
20 seconds


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