Time to Get Moving! Your Core Will Thank You 💪🏼🔥

Your core is the powerhouse of your body — it’s not just about getting abs; it’s about building strength, balance, and preventing injury. Whether you’re chasing kids, lifting groceries, or sitting at a desk all day, your core is doing something. Let’s make it stronger!

Here are 5 easy ways to work your core and strengthen your abs and back — no gym required:

1. Plank (30–60 seconds)

   • Start on your forearms or hands, keep your body in a straight line, and engage your core.

   • Modify by dropping to your knees or elevate your hands on a surface like a couch or table.

2. Bird-Dog (10–12 reps per side)

   • On all fours, extend one arm and the opposite leg. Hold for a second, then switch.

   • Great for balance, back strength, and stability.

3. Dead Bug (10–15 reps per side)

   • Lie on your back with arms and legs in the air. Lower opposite arm and leg slowly, then return to start.

   • Keep your lower back pressed into the floor!

4. Glute Bridge (15–20 reps)

   • Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Press through your heels to lift your hips up, then lower slowly.

   • Squeeze your glutes at the top! Bonus: strengthens your lower back too.

5. Standing Core Twists (30 seconds each side)

   • Stand tall and twist side to side (with or without a resistance band or light weight).

   • A great option if you’re short on floor space or time!

🌟 Pro Tip: Consistency matters more than intensity. Add these moves into your daily routine — during TV commercials, after school drop-off, or as a morning energizer.

Remember: a strong core = better posture, less back pain, and more confidence in every move you make. Let’s get that core activated and feel GOOD from the inside out!