Many times people think that in order to train your core, you have to lie on the floor and do copious amounts of sit-up and crunches. However, when it comes to the core, this is not the case at all. Many standing balance, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular exercises enhance the core in addition to allowing your body to move in dynamic, multi-plane directions. The following exercises can be used in a variety of workouts and help improve the strength and stability of your core while also working other body parts.
- Bosu Lateral Shuffles
- Start slow with this move until you gain your balance, but perform this exercise for a certain amount of time during your workout. Doing this on a bosu makes you focus on your balance, which, in turn, forces your core to engage and be put to work.
- Bosu Quick Toe Taps
- This move is similar to the side shuffle, but quickly tapping the toes on the top of the bosu instead of shuffling across.
- Backward Lunges
- Lunges are a great core exercise as long as you are keeping your chest upright and engaging your ab muscles while you lunge. This is using your core muscles way more than you think.
- Single Leg Dead lift
- Engage your core as you hinge forward at your hips and perform the dead lift movement. Repeat this movement on both sides for a great core and lower body workout.
- Standing Knee Drivers
- Engage your core and perform a fast and controlled movement by driving your knee to your chest. Perform this on both sides and feel it in your core as well as getting your heart rate up and getting a great cardiovascular workout.
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