Try these bodyweight core exercises and involve your children. These are great exercises for the whole family with no equipment needed!
**It’s always best to check with your doctor or physical therapist before beginning any exercise program.
1. Side Plank: Hold for 20-3 seconds and perform 2-5 times. To make this harder, lift your knees off the ground and go onto your feet.
2. Front Plank: Hold 30-45 seconds and perform 3-4 times.
3. Dead Bug: 3 sets of 10 reps. Alternate bringing your arms or legs back and to advance it use both arms and legs.
4. Pelvic Tilt: Press back into the floor while pulling your belly button in toward your spine. Hold for 5 seconds. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps.
5. Bridge: Squeeze your glutes and press your heels into the ground as you lift your hips off the ground. 3 sets of 10 reps.
6. Bird/Dog: Pull your belly button in toward your spine as you alternate lifting opposite arm and leg. 3 sets of 10 reps.
7. Clamshells: This can be done with or without a band. Keep feet together and lift the top knee. 3 sets of 10 reps.
