25 Minute Core on the Floor Workout
Today’s workout is a no repeat core strengthening “flow”. We are working all angles of the core. No equipment needed, just you and your mat.
When you think of core strength, do you picture six-pack abs and endless amounts of crunches and sit ups? Then it’s time we changed your perspective.
A strong core goes way beyond that.
Everything from daily tasks like putting on your socks to vacuuming, to heavy weightlifting all require and engage your core muscles.
The core musculature includes rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, erector spinae and pelvic floor muscles. Your core forms the central link between your upper and lower body and is responsible for maintaining the stability of the spine and pelvis.
Benefits of a strong core
Improved Balance
As your core becomes stronger, your balance and coordination will also improve. When you do core exercises it stimulates a particular area in the brain called the cerebellum which affects coordination and balance.
Stabilize lower back
When you train your core, your lower back also gets stronger and healthier. Making you less likely to suffer from back pain. Core strength is also extremely important when it comes to weight lifting. A strong core protects your back muscles, therefore lowering the chances of an injury occurring
Enhance flexibility
As mentioned above, core exercises stabilize the lower back. This can-do wonders for your ligaments and muscles. With a stabilized back, stress and tension are removed, implying a greater range of motion and enhanced flexibility.
Run faster
Did you know that core strength is extra important for a runner? Your core muscles keep your torso upright when you run and allows the pelvis, hips and lower back to work together more smoothly. Because your arms and legs are all connected to the core, the stronger your torso, the stronger your limbs.
Ashley and I both have struggled with major back pain in our lives. Focusing on building core strength is one of the best things you can do to reduce chronic back pain.
Hope you enjoy getting stronger with me today!
Make Today Badass,
Kaylie
I chose this one to do today as I did physical work for about 10 hours yesterday and this old body was sore! Perfect core work. Thanks!
Good for you Sandra! Glad you enjoyed :)
This is what I needed today! I like workouts 30 min or less usually so it’s easy to do first thing in the morning?
agreed, I love morning work outs!
Done not without interruption but I did it. My abs are not strong I had to modify a lot.
Proud of you for fitting it in babe! It will take time for your core strength to come back, so I am glad you went with modifications.
Great core need to do these more often. Thank u
My pleasure, so glad you enjoyed :)
Finished! I am sure I might regret tomorrow AM during Abs & Booty. haha ;)
hehe yes you may be feeling it in the am
This was great! I am a fan of the 20 minute (ish) workouts. :)
Thanks for the feedback! Enjoy your day ;)
Done! Love a good core workout… wouldn’t mind more of these!!
Noted! I love a good core workout too!
Thanks lady!
My pleasure :)
I so needed this today. I had a bad migraine but needed to move my body but not too vigorously. Thanks for this!!
oh I hope the head is feeling better now lady, migraines are no joke!
Loved this! It´s been a while since we´ve focused on the core. I´m a fan of the 20ish minute workouts as well. Thanks Kaylie :)
so happy you enjoyed it babe!!
workout 3/3 this week, happy to end it with this ab flow :)
Just threw this one in before heading into work. Nice to work the muscles without worrying about getting sweaty. Appreciate seeing the modifications since my core inst very strong. Love the 20-30 minute workouts. Thanks Kaylie!
Loved this workout and also love the 20mins, Thanks Kaylie!
My pleasure lady! Glad you enjoyed!