Yesterday I gave you simple straight forward leg lifts to continue to tone your 6-Pack. Today, we are going to build off of the leg lifts by taking them to the side so that we can continue to refine your 6-pack but also work the obliques. Remember, the core is not just the front ab region of the body but runs from the base of the pelvic floor to between the ribs and all the way around the entire body. Continue reading
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To kick off the last week of the first JWM Core Challenge (there will be more down the road), I am introducing you to an exercise I did as a young gymnast; my Russian gymnastics coaches loved to throw these sit-ups at my teammates and me, frequently. I’ve always felt that this ab workout is a killer, unless I am in top shape (meaning not coming out of a “time off” abs mode). Continue reading
These simple leg lifts are for all levels. They primarily work the abs below the navel. Whether at the gym, home, outside, or during a yoga practice, I often incorporate leg lifts into my own weekly regimens as well as into those of my clients. Lower ab strength is super important for life in general and all yoga postures, especially as you become intermediate and advanced in your practice tackling arm balances and inversions. Another highlight of working the lower core speaks to women who are working to get their strength back after giving birth. And guys, you might find strong lower abs winning you many more compliments in the sack! Continue reading
Eagle Crunches are amazing ab toners. Make sure to keep your shins in line with your knees and gaze at your hands (tucking your chin in towards your chest will strain your neck and take the work out of your core). You want to round up high enough so that only your lumber spine and below are touching the floor. If you can’t wrap your legs, just keep them together side by side still with your shins perpendicular to your thighs, and SQUEEZE those adductor muscles! Concentrate on hollowing out your core as you come up by drawing your navel back towards your spine. Continue reading
Bicycle sit-ups are no big secret to the world of fitness junkies or anyone for that matter. The issue I see with these, however, is that technique can often be improved for better results. Tone your obliques with me in this video by working up to 2-3 sets of 30 bicycle sit-ups. Make sure that you are not compromising your technique. Listen carefully to the hints, start to see your abs get carved! Continue reading
Tone your lower abs with Julie Wilcox. This core strength video will teach you how to do a key exercise to target your lower core. This is not for beginners. Please view my other “all level” and beginner core challenge exercises before attempting this one. Some are already posted and many are yet to come. Start The Julie Wilcox Method Core program and get the abs you’ve always wanted; it’s never too late to get in shape. Continue reading
Workout your upper abdominal muscles with Julie Wilcox. The upper abs are a critical component of you core. Make sure not to forget to include these in your core workouts as you aim towards learning how to strengthen it and achieve flat abs! Continue reading
In this video, Julie Wilcox teaches you how to develop your core strength with a very simple upward and downward cat. The exercise targets each side of your abdominal wall as well as your lower band of core muscle. This ab workout variation of cat is appropriate for all levels. Beginners get started! Those of you who are already strong, stay strong! I still do this all the time on its own and as part of my yoga practices.
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In this core yoga video, Julie Wilcox teaches you how to use your core strength as you move, which is a key skill to have mastered for steady balance and ease of transitioning from one place to another. Whether you are walking, running, standing up from the ground or your desk chair, pregnant, picking up your child, or doing your yoga practice or sports, the yoga core toning twisting lunge will help you to strengthen and refine key abdominal muscles, which when developed, will help you balance through all aspects of your life. Continue reading
