#CORE
https://www.jessicasmith.fitness/ If you are tired of trying to keep up with complicated programs, hardcore extreme exercise and ripped and shredded 'beach body' ideals, then this is the place for you! We would love to have you join our incredible global community of women focused on (but not obsessed with) staying healthy, strong and fit. Join our membership and get annual access to our over 2,400+ hours (and counting!) of workout programming and series designed to help you stay CONSISTENT with exercise during all seasons of life. Learn more at https://www.jessicasmith.fitness/
Fit in some focused core training (this series is great on it’s own, or after a cardio workout or at the end of a strength session) in just 15 minutes with this Pilates inspired series of exercises that work your core musculature from every angle!
We’ll target the rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis, internal and external obliques, glutes, quadratus lumborum, erector spinae and more with moves like:
Warm Up:
Flexion and Extension with Abdominal Bracing
Pelvic Tilt with Abdominal Activation
#1: Curl Up Crunch (“upper” abs; Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis)
#2: Butterfly Hip Lift (“lower” abs; Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis assists)
#3: Double Pulse Bicycle Crunch (Obliques, Rectus abdominis assists)
#4: Extension Swim (erector spinae, lower back, glutes, upper trapezius, middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids assist)
#5: Oppositional Glute Raise + Rotating Extension (glutes, lower back, quadratus lumborum, erector spinae)
#6: Quadruped Single Leg Flexion Knee Pulse Crunch (Rectus abdominis, erector spinae)
#7: Modified Side Plank Thread the Needle Reach Through (Obliques, quadratus lumborum)
#8: Extended Leg Side Oblique Crunch (Obliques)
Cool Down: Cat/Cow Stretch
Please be sure to listen to your body throughout the workout and make any additional modifications you may need as we go. Always make the workout work best for you!
EQUIPMENT: None (A Mat or Towel is recommended for floor work)
FLOOR WORK: Yes (this entire routine is done down on the ground)
LEVEL: All
INTENSITY: Low to moderate
If you love our YouTube workouts, be sure to check out our full, progressive programs! Our "All Access Pass" gives you access to our entire library* of workout programming and plans (not available on YouTube) for one year, for one low price: https://jessicasmith.fitness/
*Special courses, such as our "Lift and Shift" strength-training intensive, not included
If you tried and enjoyed this video, please be sure to like and share it! And be sure to leave us a comment below and let us know if you did the session. We love hearing from you!
Thanks for moving with me today! :-)
Feel free to keep moving if this got you ready for more - check out our playlists here on our channel (thanks for remembering to SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell to receive all of our new updates!) for tons more options. https://bit.ly/3GrTcnD
Connect with us after the workout for more fitness, tips, motivation and more!
SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE EMAIL LIST: http://bit.ly/1eemW3q
FIND OUR FAVORITE FITNESS GEAR HERE (including my mats, weights, gliders and more!): https://amzn.to/3pDvAFP
Get Peanut’s “I Don’t Sweat I Sparkle” T-Shirt (all proceeds are being donated to the ASPCA and the French Bulldog Rescue Network in her memory): https://amzn.to/3lHf3zt
#abs #back #coretraining #stomachexercises #fitness #exercise #women #over40 #stabilitytraining #homeworkouts #pilates