January 17, 2011
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The Perfect Core Workout For Busy People
It is fitting that it is easy for busy people to work their core because busy people benefit the most from a strong core.
A strong core helps to stabilize the body and gives you better balance.
A strong core also helps the improve posture and prevent injuries when doing physically draining things.
Muscles in a Core Workout
The muscles in the core consist of more than just the lower abdominals that are in the lower stomach area where many have that hard to get rid of pooch. There are also the upper abdominal muscles which are the higher section of the six pack.
There are the obliques, which are the side of the stomach that help your bend and twist, and the back is also considered part of the core, mainly the lower back called the erector spinae. Under all these muscles are little fibers that intertwine and hold everything together. For women, the pelvic floor is also an important muscle to strengthen.
When you effectively work all these muscles in the core, the final result is a tight, skinny waist. A good core workout for busy people is quick and effective and includes moves that work each muscle in the core.
Yoga Inspired Core Workout
Boat Pose – Create a “V” with your body using your abdominal muscles to hold your torso and legs off the floor. Take quick shallow breaths and hold this position for 30 seconds.
Double Leg Circles – lie on your back and place your palms on the ground under your butt to support your lower back. Bring your legs off the floor and make wide circles in the air never letting them rest on the ground. Do this clockwise and counter-clockwise for 20 seconds each.
Pilates Inspired Core Workout
The Roll Up – To perform this move lie flat on your back with your arms extended over your head. Slowly bring your arms in front of you, bring your chest off the floor and roll up until your torso is perpendicular to the floor. Reverse back down to the floor slowly. Repeat desired amount of repetitions.
Single Leg Stretch – Lie on your back with your legs extended. Bring one leg up and grab it with both hands, pulling it in to the body for a stretch. As you lower that leg back down to the floor bring the other leg up for the same stretching movement. Keep alternating legs for the stretch and make sure to breathe.






