7 MUST DO AB Exercises for a strong core _ Rebound Health & Fitness

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Hello! In this 20-minute vlog, we will be going through seven must-do ab exercises for a strong core. These exercises will target all areas of your abs, including the upper abs, lower abs, and obliques.

We will start with a warm-up, and then move into the exercises. Make sure you have a mat or towel to lay on, and some water nearby to stay hydrated.

Let's begin with the warm-up:

Warm-Up (2 minutes):

March in place - march in place for 30 seconds, lifting your knees up high.
Torso Twist - stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and twist your torso from side to side for 30 seconds.
Arm Circles - stand with your arms extended out to the sides and make small circles forward for 15 seconds, then backward for 15 seconds.
Exercise 1: Crunches (2 minutes)

Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the ground, contracting your abs.
Slowly lower your shoulders back to the ground and repeat for one minute.
Exercise 2: Leg Raises (2 minutes)

Lay on your back with your legs straight out.
Slowly raise your legs up to a 90-degree angle.
Slowly lower your legs back down to the ground and repeat for one minute.
Exercise 3: Russian Twists (2 minutes)

Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Lean back slightly and lift your feet off the ground.
Twist your torso from side to side, touching your hands to the ground on each side.
Repeat for one minute.
Exercise 4: Plank (2 minutes)

Start in a push-up position with your arms straight.
Lower down onto your forearms and hold your body in a straight line for one minute.
Exercise 5: Side Plank (2 minutes)

Lay on your side with your legs straight out and feet stacked on top of each other.
Lift your body up onto your forearm and hold for one minute.
Repeat on the other side.
Exercise 6: Bicycle Crunches (2 minutes)

Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the ground.
Bring your left elbow to your right knee, then your right elbow to your left knee.
Repeat for one minute.
Exercise 7: Reverse Crunches (2 minutes)

Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Lift your legs up to a 90-degree angle.
Use your lower abs to lift your hips off the ground and towards your chest.
Slowly lower your hips back down to the ground and repeat for one minute.
Cool-Down (2 minutes):

Child's Pose - sit on your knees and reach your arms forward, stretching your back.
Cat-Cow Stretch - get on your hands and knees and alternate between arching your back up and down.
Shoulder Stretch - stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bring one arm across your chest, holding it with your other arm. Repeat on the other side.
Congratulations, you have completed the 7 must-do ab exercises for a strong core! Make sure to stretch and stay hydrated. See you next time!