{"id":445,"date":"2020-03-27T21:59:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T21:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=445"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"core-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Core Workout Tips And Exercises You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Core_Workout_Benefits\" >Core Workout Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Equilibrium_And_Stability_Improvement\" >Equilibrium And Stability Improvement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#All-Round_Practice\" >All-Round Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Better_Abs_Shape\" >Better Abs Shape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Simplified_Physical_Activity\" >Simplified Physical Activity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Best_Core_Workout_Exercises\" >Best Core Workout Exercises\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Plank\" >Plank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Bird_Dog\" >Bird Dog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Side_Plank\" >Side Plank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Slow_Bicycle_Crunch\" >Slow Bicycle Crunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Hollow_Body_Hold_And_Hang\" >Hollow Body Hold And Hang<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_The_Core_Workout\" >Frequently Asked Questions About The Core Workout\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#What_Are_The_Core_Muscles_Functions\" >What Are The Core Muscles\u2019 Functions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Who_Needs_To_Train_The_Core_Muscles\" >Who Needs To Train The Core Muscles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days people tend to waste away hours of their lives glued to computers and phones not realising the toll a lifestyle devoid of physical activity takes on a body. Unfortunately, in such cases core muscles take the biggest hit because they play a massive role in our everyday activities: from bending over to staying in upright position. Even though trainers and doctors keep harping on about the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-shoulders\/\">core workout<\/a>,\u00a0 people still fall into the trap of completely disregarding stabilizing muscles during their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-leg-workouts\/\">workouts<\/a> or they end up cranking away at crunches and bicycles in their quest for a picture-perfect set of washboard abs.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core workout involves your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/\">torso<\/a> training. Exercises for core (body frame) muscles help strengthen the other ones, which provide spine fixation. This helps to maintain a beautiful posture and a healthy backbone. So, what exercises should be performed to tone core muscles?\u00a0 Make sure to read this article through. You\u2019ll discover all about the best exercises that will rock your core and their benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Workout_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Core Workout Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core workouts are a significant part of a versatile fitness program. However, apart from occasional sit-ups and push-ups, core exercises are often neglected. You should keep your core muscles, which are the ones around your trunk and pelvis, in top shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equilibrium_And_Stability_Improvement\"><\/span><b>Equilibrium And Stability Improvement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core workout trains the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips, and abdomen to work in harmony <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4395677\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2)<\/span><\/a>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This leads to better equilibrium and stability, whether on the playing field or in daily activities. Most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(3).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planks-for-beginners\/\">Planks For Beginners: Put Your Core Strength To The Test<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30894 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4168-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4168.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4168-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4168.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4168.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All-Round_Practice\"><\/span><b>All-Round Practice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any exercise that involves the use of your abdominal and back muscles in coordinated fashion counts as a core workout. For example, using free weights in a manner that involves maintaining a stable trunk can train and strengthe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lot of muscles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including your core muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Abs_Shape\"><\/span><b>Better Abs Shape<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core workout is necessary if you\u2019re planning to go all-out in order to build a strong ripped midsection.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although it takes aerobic activity to burn abdominal fat, core exercises can strengthen and tone the underlying muscles.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplified_Physical_Activity\"><\/span><b>Simplified Physical Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong core muscles make it easier <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to perform an array of activities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles are also important for athletes, such as runners, as weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance, and injuries.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30891 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4169-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workouts for weightloss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4169.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4169-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4169.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4169-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4169.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Core_Workout_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Best Core Workout Exercises\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core strength and stability encompasses many particular planes of movement and many other muscles, all working together to either resist unwanted movement through your trunk when dealing with an external force, to provide a force transfer between lower body and upper body, or a stable anchor point from which to move your arms and legs in athletic endeavors <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/core-exercises\/art-20044751\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 5 exercises to include in a well-rounded core workout program. It is not an exhaustive list by any means, but it should cover all the bases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plank\"><\/span><b>Plank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a go-to exercise for a lot of gym-goers and fitness dabblers. Plank is a fantastic exercise that will not only fast-track your summer body but will also strengthen your core muscles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Set up by supporting yourself on your forearms and toes and maintaining a level, neutral spine for the hold duration, resisting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sagging through the hips <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and lower back. A progression on this is to make it an \u201cactive\u201d plank by creating some extra tension by pulling your elbows down in your toes\u2019 direction, straightening your legs as hard as you can, and squeezing your glutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30890 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4170-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4170.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4170-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4170.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4170-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4170.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bird_Dog\"><\/span><b>Bird Dog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great workout to learn stability and control of the core, and again, learning how to move the arms and legs around a stable center. Get on all fours, and think about making a coffee table, four legs evenly spread and weighted, with a neutral or flat back upon which you could balance a cup of coffee. From this position, you extend the opposite arm and leg, with minimal movement through the torso. Focus on preventing arching the lower back, shrugging the shoulders, and teetering side to side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Plank\"><\/span><b>Side Plank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A side plank is in the category of an \u201canti-lateral flexion\u201d exercise, meaning you are resisting a force (gravity) trying to bend (or flex) your trunk sideways. The side plank predominantly works your internal\/external obliques and quadratus lumborum. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of\u00a0 that, it trains<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the glute medius, an important hip stabilizer (and therefore your core) while also providing some nice shoulder stability on the supporting arm <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23542879\">(4).<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><i>Read More:<\/i><\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-plank-challenge\/\">14 Day Plank Challenge To Build A Killer Core And Lose Weight<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30893 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4171-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4171.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4171-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4171.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4171.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slow_Bicycle_Crunch\"><\/span><b>Slow Bicycle Crunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good for training strength and endurance and a good alternative for those who love to \u201cfeel the burn\u201d of a sit-up or crunch type exercise \u2013 without wearing away at the discs in your lower back. Set up by lying on your back with feet up, hands on the side of your head (not behind, so you do not get tempted to yank on your neck), and while your legs do a bicycle pedaling movement, you bring your opposite elbow to your opposite knee in a \u201crotational crunch\u201d type of movement. You will feel these predominantly in the rectus abdominis (your six-pack), and the obliques, with some good cross patterning action for our brains to go with it, as you get that opposite shoulder and hip movement working in sync.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30896 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4176-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4176.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4176-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4176.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4176-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4176.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hollow_Body_Hold_And_Hang\"><\/span><b>Hollow Body Hold And Hang<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hollow body hold is a back-friendly way to strengthen the core front. Start by lying flat on your back, then gently lift your legs off the floor while elevating your upper back and shoulders off the floor, \u201chollowing\u201d your body out. Hold for about 20-30 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hollow body hang is similar to the hollow body hold except you are hanging from a bar, with gravity working against your legs and core in a slightly different way. The act of hanging from a bar with the shoulders overhead, whilst also great for your shoulder stability and mobility, adds an extra degree of difficulty for the core as you work extra hard to prevent extension through the lower and middle back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30898 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4172-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4172.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4172-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4172.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4172-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4172.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_The_Core_Workout\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions About The Core Workout\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Core_Muscles_Functions\"><\/span><b>What Are The Core Muscles\u2019 Functions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core acts as a stabilizer during heavy power loads and insures against injuries. However, the core muscles\u2019 role in the body is not limited to this. The other important functions of this muscle group are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beautiful posture and chest shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body\u2019s balance and flexibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health of the circulatory, excretory, digestive and genitourinary systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appearance of the press and buttocks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a stable position of internal organs protects them from \u201cunauthorized\u201d displacement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30892 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4174.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Needs_To_Train_The_Core_Muscles\"><\/span><b>Who Needs To Train The Core Muscles?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general recommendation sounds corny: everyone needs to train the core muscles. This is an extremely important muscle complex. Everyone should keep themselves in good shape for good health and a decent appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core workout is getting popular throughout the world and is worth all your efforts. Giving your core muscles the right training can simplify your life and strengthen your health. 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/core-exercises\/art-20044751\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4395677\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core strength training for patients with chronic low back pain. Journal of Physical Therapy Science<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nih.gov)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise and Physical Fitness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23542879\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systematic review of core muscle activity during physical fitness exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days people tend to waste away hours of their lives glued to computers and phones not realising the toll a lifestyle devoid of physical activity takes on a body. 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Unfortunately, in such cases core muscles take the biggest hit because they play a massive role in our everyday activities: from bending over to staying in upright position. Even though trainers and doctors keep harping on about the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-shoulders\/\">core workout<\/a>,\u00a0 people still fall into the trap of completely disregarding stabilizing muscles during their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-leg-workouts\/\">workouts<\/a> or they end up cranking away at crunches and bicycles in their quest for a picture-perfect set of washboard abs.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core workout involves your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/\">torso<\/a> training. Exercises for core (body frame) muscles help strengthen the other ones, which provide spine fixation. This helps to maintain a beautiful posture and a healthy backbone. So, what exercises should be performed to tone core muscles?\u00a0 Make sure to read this article through. You\u2019ll discover all about the best exercises that will rock your core and their benefits.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Core_Workout_Tips_And_Exercises_You_Need_To_Know\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028-1024x576.png\" alt=\"core workout\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Core Workout Benefits<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core workouts are a significant part of a versatile fitness program. However, apart from occasional sit-ups and push-ups, core exercises are often neglected. 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