The rock-hard core workout

Ask any fitness professional which word they’re sick of hearing and you can guarantee it’ll be ‘core’, but there’s a mighty fine reason this rock-hard core workout should be high up on your exercise agenda. Whether you’re looking to improve your posture, finish events stronger or tone up your stomach, core-centric moves should make up the very foundation of your workouts. So if you’re left of centre when it comes to working your midriff, try this equipment-free 10-minute routine to get you hard-core for summer.   Perform each exercise for 30-60 seconds before repeating the entire circuit 2-3 times.

Bicycle crunch – We Heart Living

1. Bicycle crunch Placing your fingers by your ears and your elbows as far away from your body as possible, bring one knee up to your chest as the other leg extends as far as it can. While keeping your back firmly against the floor, slowly bring opposite shoulder to knee before repeating on the other side. Remember to keep those elbows super wide for maximum leverage and optimum returns.