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10 Easy Core Exercises (Illustrated)
Recommended by the Lifelong Exercise Institute
#1: Crunches
#2: Waist worker
#3: Chair sit-ups
#4: Lower back strengthener
#5: Pelvic tilt
#6: Suitcase lift
#7: Modified push-ups
#8: Squats
#9: Knee lift
#10: Sit-to-Stand
It pays to get your core muscles —the muscles around your trunk and pelvis — in better shape,
if only to keep your balance. Really, having a strong body core means you’ll be better able to
manage any physical undertaking, even just grocery shopping or a round of golf. What’s more,
core exercises are an important part of a well-rounded fitness program, and they’re easy to do at
home on your own. To get started on your body core workout, you don’t need to purchase
anything!
If you have time, include all 10 of these easy core exercises in your workouts, doing at least one
set of 8-15 reps, but working up toward doing 2-3 sets of each one per workout session. For
best results, do these exercises at least 2 or 3 nonconsecutive days per week—muscles need a
day or two off to fully recover and get stronger — but just don’t do them right before you go do
another physical activity (as a fatigued core increases your risk of injury).
Why delay? Click on the first easy, illustrated core exercise to get started on your workout to stay strong and fit for the rest of your life.
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