All articles tagged with #core workout
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Eat This Not That
This article presents five effective standing exercises for people over 40 to help flatten the stomach before breakfast, including bodyweight squats, standing knee drives, jumping jacks, torso twists, and marching in place, emphasizing their benefits for metabolism, core strength, and overall fitness without the need for floor work.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Eat This Not That
A fitness expert shares five effective standing exercises to help flatten the lower belly faster than floor exercises, especially beneficial for those over 50, by engaging core muscles and improving stability against gravity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eat This Not That
A 7-minute morning routine designed for people over 40 effectively burns belly fat and boosts metabolism through targeted standing exercises that activate core muscles and increase calorie burn, outperforming traditional cardio in efficiency and results.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Times of India
This article outlines 8 scientifically supported home exercises, including planks, bicycle crunches, mountain climbers, Russian twists, leg raises, burpees, standing side crunches, and jump rope, that can help reduce excess belly fat and improve overall health when combined with a healthy diet and consistency.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Eat This Not That
Standing exercises are effective for slimming the waistline as they engage multiple muscle groups, increase calorie burn, and mimic real-life movements. Key moves include oblique crunches, high knees, woodchoppers, side-to-side knee drives, and reverse lunges with rotation, which help tone the core and burn fat when combined with good nutrition and consistency.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Fit&Well
A Pilates instructor recommends a five-minute core workout that can be done anywhere without equipment, emphasizing the benefits of exercise snacking—short, frequent activity bursts—for improving posture, strengthening mid-body muscles, and boosting energy and metabolic health, especially for those with sedentary lifestyles.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Eat This Not That
Trainer Renee Simms recommends three effective exercises—seesaw plank, marching glute bridge, and mountain climbers—to help women over 40 reduce apron belly fat, improve posture, and strengthen their core, addressing age-related hormonal and metabolic changes.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Eat This Not That
The article recommends a 10-12 minute morning exercise routine to boost metabolism and burn belly fat, emphasizing the importance of exercising on an empty stomach or after a small snack, and provides specific core and cardio moves to help reduce stubborn belly fat and improve overall health.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
Standing ab exercises using a kettlebell can effectively sculpt and strengthen the core, targeting various muscles including the abs, obliques, and hip flexors. These exercises offer benefits such as improved core stability and neuromuscular power. A three-move standing kettlebell ab workout is recommended, and it can be customized based on individual fitness levels. Incorporating kettlebells into workouts can help build functional strength and improve overall movement quality, making them a valuable addition to fitness routines.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
After adding hundreds, plank shoulder taps, and roll-ups to her ab routine for a week, the author noticed increased muscle definition, improved flexibility in her hamstrings, and easier performance of the exercises. She also found it simple to progress the exercises and felt the burn, recommending these moves for a challenging core workout, but advises against working abs every day to allow for rest and recovery.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
Fitness trainer James Stirling, also known as the London Fitness Guy, suggests six equipment-free moves to strengthen the core, including bird dogs, hollow rocks, shoulder taps, hip dips, reverse crunches, and single-leg jacks. These exercises can be incorporated into a regular workout or combined into a standalone core session. Strengthening the core is essential for improving performance in sports, exercise, and everyday activities, as it helps with posture, balance, stability, and spine support.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
This article provides three standing ab exercises that can be done using a resistance band to sculpt and strengthen the core. The exercises include the resistance band Pallof press, standing ab twists, and resistance band side bends. These exercises target different muscles in the core and can be incorporated into a lunchtime workout routine. It is important to work at your own ability and consult with a medical professional or personal trainer if you have any injuries or concerns.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Coach
Fitness trainer Kayla Itsines shares a 10-minute bodyweight abs finisher circuit consisting of five exercises that target the abs and obliques while raising the heart rate to burn fat. The routine can be added to the end of a longer weights workout or done as a standalone workout with proper warm-up exercises. Itsines demonstrates each movement on her Instagram, and additional form guides are available for unfamiliar exercises. Other short abs routines are also recommended for variety and intensity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
The standing dumbbell twist is a dynamic exercise that targets the often neglected oblique muscles while also improving flexibility in the hips and lower back. By performing this exercise for a week, the author noticed a tightness in their core and latissimus dorsi muscles, as well as increased focus on their oblique core muscles. The exercise is easy to master and can be done anywhere, making it a great addition to any fitness routine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
Fitness coach Tara Emerson has developed a challenging and effective workout routine that targets both the upper body and core using a Bosu ball and dumbbells. The routine consists of five exercises, including Bosu reverse crunches, Bosu bent over rear row to curl, Bosu swimmers back extensions, Bosu bridge overhead pull, and Bosu bridge chest fly. This workout not only helps sculpt the core and upper body but also improves balance, posture, and athletic performance.