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Last updated on January 16, 2021. Originally posted on January 16, 2021 By Maryea / 1 Comment

Core Workout (Insanity!)

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Who’s ready for a brand new core workout? That’s right….home workout posts are baaaaaccckkk and we are starting off with a challenging one that’s designed to tighten and strengthen that core.A woman wearing blue metallic leggings and a great tank and the words core workout insanity

The core is so important for everyone, but especially us moms who may have lost a lot of core strength during pregnancy. I’m here to tell you, you CAN get it back. I don’t care if you’re like me and had your last baby 9 years ago…it’s never too late to gain or regain strength.

Before we get to the workout, let’s answer some questions about core fitness.

FAQ About Core Workouts

Do core workouts build muscle?

Yep, they sure do! When you do this type of workout, you’ll be strengthening core muscles, which include your abdominal muscles, back muscles, and the muscles around the pelvis. 

How often should I do a core workout?

There isn’t a hard and fast answer that applies to everyone here, as every body is different.  To get results, however, it’s best to aim for 2-3 core workouts a week. These can be shorter workouts that are added to your regular routine. This Quick Ab Workout is one that I add to my workouts often! Sometimes core work is a part of a broader workout, like with this Bosu Ball Workout.

How long should a core workout be?

If you’re doing an isolated workout, they don’t need to be long. 15 minutes is plenty of time to put in the necessary work to strengthen your core muscles. This particular core workout is just under 30 minutes.

Core Insanity Workout

This video explains the workout format as well as demonstrates each move. I’m not perfect in my form or execution of these exercises. I’m not a trainer–I’m just a regular mom, like you, trying to stay fit. Be kind. 😘

There are 9 core movements in this workout. Each movement will be performed three times, with short rests in between each set, before moving on to the next exercise. As you hear in the video, I was out of breath just demonstrating for a few seconds. This is a challenging workout!
Remember…if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you!

Format:

For each movement, complete 60 seconds on, 15 seconds rest, 45 seconds on, 15 seconds rest, 30 seconds on, 15 seconds rest. Then move to the next movement.

Movements:

#1 Knee Tuck
#2 Toe Touches 
#3 Plank Jacks
#4 Russian Twist 
#5 Bicycle
#6 V-up 
#7 Crunches 
#8 Dribble Between the Legs Bicycle 
#9 Straight Leg Blast Off 
Make sure to watch the video above if you need a demonstration of each movement.

Workout written by Coach Anthony Dodds. Check out his Instagram for more workout motivation!

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