7 Exercises to Tone Your Abs and Build Core

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The core is the center of your body and strengthening it comes with a lot of advantages. By building a strong core, you will gain a good posture and improve your balance. Moreover, you you will feel more energized in your day-to-day life.
#1 Double Crunch
• Lie down on your exercise mat. Bend your knees and keep your legs hip-width apart. Place your hands at the back of your head.
• Raise your legs and bring your thighs close to your body.
• At the same time, lift your head so that you reach your knees above your abdomen.
#2 Air Bike Crunch
• Lie flat on your exercise mat. Bring your knees up towards your chest area and raise your head and shoulders by bringing your palms under your head.
• Keep your head raised and at the same time, start extending one leg, while keeping the other in its original position.
• Alternate the legs.
#3 Leg Raise
• Lie down on your exercise mat. Straighten your legs and keep them attached. Stretch your arms and keep them laid on the floor.
• Raise both of your legs at the same time until they are pointing to the ceiling. Try to keep them as straight as possible for the whole duration of the exercise.
#4 Single Leg Bicycle Crunch
• Lie on the floor using an exercise mat. Stretch your right leg and keep your left one bent and steady on the ground, while your hands are under your head.
• Bring your right leg towards your chest and at the same time do a crunch, bringing your head and left shoulder towards your knee.
• Repeat the process for your left leg and right shoulder.

#5 Scissors
• Lie on your back with your arms attached to your body and your legs extended.
• Raise your head and your shoulders and keep them steady for the exercise.
• Raise your legs one at a time. For the whole exercise, your legs and head should not touch your mat.
#6 Bicycle Crunch
• Lie on your exercise mat and bring your palms under your head. At the same time, bring your knees together and raise them at a 90-degree angle.
• Extend your right leg and raise your left knee to meet your elbow as you are doing the crunch. Alternate your legs and shoulders quickly.
#7 Metronome
• Lie on your mat and keep your arms next to your body. Bring your knees together and raise your legs at a 90-degree angle.
• Slowly, lower your legs while twisting your back to your left side. Then, bring them to their original center position, and lowers them to your right side.

These seven core exercises will strengthen your core and tone your abs.