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October 04, 2007

Strengthen your core

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, strength, toning up, and workouts
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

The area around your pelvis and trunk — your core — is where all the movement in your body originates. When you have a strong core, your posture improves, your back is protected from injury, and you have a more stable center of gravity. Today, take the first step toward building a stronger core by doing 3 sets of 10 sit-ups. Other ideas for fitting core exercises into your day: 1) standing on one foot while brushing your teeth, waiting in line, or blow-drying your hair, and 2) sitting up straight and lifting your feet off the ground while in your office chair. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._

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    MirandaCarter commented on this. 11 months ago

    LOVE this challenge! I can’t wait to start tomorrow!

    XxMiranda

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    I’m loving the standing on one foot and blow-drying your hair. I will challenge that! I’ll also take the challenge to use my medicine ball more often – great for core. :)

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    flower__72 commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I started doing dance-type crunches while standing in front of the mirror with my midriff showing about a week ago. I’m already seeing a difference in the front and on the sides!

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    fireandwater commented on this. over 5 years ago

    i have tried and loved the core secrets exercise. they also have shorter versions for if you don’t always have time to put in a full workout. The entire exercise is on a ball and a full core workout the entire workout, trying to stay stable onm the ball at all times.

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    amauro23 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Yay Core!

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    BlondieME04240 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    And I’m still committing to this challenge – every week.
    My stability ball, hand weights and I have become fast friends!

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    twincherub commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Pilates and Walking! I even did some push ups! Go Steph! woohoo…. ;)

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    judyfriend commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Winsor Pilates…. it’s all about the core. :)

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    ROLAE commented on this. over 5 years ago

    THIS IS SOMETHING THAT I MUST DO WITH EVERY WAKING MOMENT. I HAVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, AND MY GAIT IS AWKWARD AND HAS BEEN MISTAKEN AS A ‘DRUNK WALK’. SINCE I DO NOT INDULGE IN DRINKING ALCOHOL, IT UNNERVED ME FOR PEOPLE TO THINK I WAS DRINKING OR DRUNK BECAUSE OF MY AWKWARD GAIT. BY STRENGTHNING MY CORE, MY BALANCE AND SENSES ARE BETTER, AND I DO NOT STUMBLE OR FALL OR LOOK DRUNK ANY MORE.
    I ALSO FIND THAT IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE DOING THESE EXERCISES BY STANDING OR LYING ON THE FLOOR, YOU CAN SIT AND DO CERTAIN STRENGTHENING EXERCISES BY USING YOUR COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN , (TO PUSH OFF ON WHEN DOING CERTAIN ARM EXERCISES, AND FOR BALANCE.)

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    hostile239 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I think I’ll Try this.
    One question, what’s a stbility ball?

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    BlondieME04240 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    30 sit-ups during the evening news: check!
    Now I have to make this a daily habbit.

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    merlinsgirl commented on this. over 5 years ago

    These are quick and easy enough to commit to every day.

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    merlinsgirl commented on this. over 5 years ago

    This seems like a great way to work on a problem area. I will start today.

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    earthrose commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I do this regularly now after reading your tips (lifting legs off floor while sitting, etc). It’s great to do in meetings that drag on and on . . .

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    jeremy1969 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Too much wedding cake.

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    ltfilemu commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I’m going to try this one. My core is not as strong as I want it to be. What a great challenge!!!

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    ShadowboxingDamsel commented on this. over 5 years ago

    You know standing on one leg also helps for those who have gag reflexes as they brush their tongue. It tightens the muscles in your midsection that create that reflex. : )

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    OrlandoSunshine commented on this. over 5 years ago

    We just had our second baby in June, so this is timely :)

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    toocoolmom commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I sit on a stability ball while at work. I really notice a difference in my posture.

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    amiepooh78 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    HAve been doing palates, but need a change to my excercise routine.

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    arbymom commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Been using a stability ball but need to do more am using it while on my computer.

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    kophia commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Wow, that was easier than I imagined it was going to be. I even got the little one to do the standing on one leg. She thought it was a fun game!

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    hollyp236 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    this is great my core definitely needs strengthening!

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    mhoward_08094 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I’m going to do the sit-ups right now. I like the standing on one foot idea too.

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    susandale commented on this. over 5 years ago

    okay, will do

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    jennietoyokawa commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I’ll do this right now. I’m always looking to tone that core!

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    sterek commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Abs are the last thing I tend to work on so I’m excited for this challenge.

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    whitebirch commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I try to use a stability ball while watching tv to tone my abs, but have been slack as of late and it shows

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    beckyd712 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    time to get started on some situps…

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    Nunda commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I had to do this one just so I could have an excuse to stand on one leg while brushing my teeth.

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    07dice84 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    fit tv 20 mins.

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