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Exercises to help you maintain core strength

VUYOLWETHU FUNDAM

THE core is more than just having a toned ab section. It supports your body for every type of movement, whether you're running, sitting, or walking. Here are exercises you can do at home to maintain core strength:

Side Plank

Lie on your left side with your knees straight. Lift your body, place your weight on the left forearm and elbow Place your right hand on your hip, or put it in the air until it is straight with your body, forming a T shape with your body. Raise your hips until your body develops a straight line from your ankles to your shoulders. Maintain the position and repeat both

sides.

L-Twists

Lie on your back, with knees and hips bent at 90 degrees, arms out to sides, palms up. Activate core and slowly rotate knees towards the floor, keep a 90 degrees angle at the hips and knees and keep the upper body flat on the floor. Keep shoulders stable, rotate as far as comfortable and use obliques to return to start position. Change sides.

Leg Raise

Lie face up with your legs stretched and hands at your sides. Raise your legs slowly, keep them together and as straight as possible, until the soles of your shoes are facing the ceiling. Lower your legs back toward the floor without letting them touch the floor. Repeat Plank

Rest your forearms on the floor, elbows squarely beneath your shoulders and hands facing forward, arms straight. Balance your weight on the balls of your feet and elbows.

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