Exercise is definitely an essential if you want to lose weight. Aside from following a well-balanced diet, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep, it’s important to understand that regularly engaging in physical activity is key to boosting your weight loss goals.
As you may already know, there are several kinds of workout that target different parts of your body. Some focus on your cardiovascular health, while others pay more attention to burning fat or toning your muscles. If your goal is to strengthen your core, we’ve got you covered.
Personal trainer and massage therapist Peterson Pierre of Xenhouse shares the best exercises to try for stronger core muscles. Keep reading to know more.
Best Exercises To Try For A Stronger Core
Leg raises
According to Pierre, “The Leg Raises is a great lower abdominal exercise. While performing this exercise, the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, hip flexors, and obliques are all engaged.”
Learn how to do leg raises by watching the video below.
Low Plank Twist
Pierre notes, “The low plank twist is an amazing exercise for your obliques. While performing this exercise, the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, and obliques are all engaged.”
Learn how to do the low plank twist by watching the video below.
Body Weight Glute Bridges
Additionally, he says that the Glute Bridge exercise is a staple in the training he provides. “In order to preform the exercise correctly, the core has to be engaged! When performing this exercise, your glutes, hamstrings, erector spinae, and most importantly your transverse abdominis (core muscles), are all engaged and actively working.”
Learn how to do a body weight glute bridge by watching the video below.
At the end of the day, Pierre reminds us, “Working your core is extremely important. Having strong core muscles has proven to improve your posture, running performance, [and even] overall balance. [On top of that, a stronger core can also] reduce injuries, low back pain, and stiffness.”
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