However, staying healthy isn’t just about looking toned and feeling good in your skin.
These moves will boost your health and help you sculpt the body you want.
This style of workout helps to strengthen the deep core muscles and also targets oblique muscles."
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We understand that life can get hectic, and finding time to exercise can be a struggle.
But fortunately, these exercises are designed to fit into your busy schedule seamlessly.
you’re able to do them anywhere, any time, and they require minimal equipment.
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Cross-Body Bicycles
Standing exercises like cross-body bicyclesengage your obliques(side abs) and enhance your balance.
“Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and your hands behind your head.
Lower your leg back to the starting position, and repeat on the other side.
Do this for three rounds of 30 seconds,” says Murdock.
“Standing helps you enable your core and legs simultaneously, activating the entire body,” explains Murdock.
“Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Slowly lift your right arm over your head.
This action engages your oblique muscles.
Bring them to touch and release.
Repeat this movement on the same side for about 15 reps, then repeat it on the other.
Perform three sets.”
“Begin with your feet hip-width apart, and hold a dumbbell at a desirable weight.
double-check to hold the dumbbell end to end at the right hip.
Keep a soft bend in your knees.
The dumbbell should end down at your left hip.”
Aim for three sets of 15 rotations.
Start with your feet hip-width apart.
Hold one dumbbell in your hand from end to end.
Extend your arms straight out in front of you.
Slowly step back into a reverse lunge with your right leg keeping your arms slightly bent.
Begin to twist your torso to the left over your left thigh.
Ensure your front knee does not go over your toes; it should be at a 90-degree angle.
Go back to your starting position, and repeat on the other side.
Alternate this movement for three sets of 12 reps," says Murdock.
“This exercise is excellent for building deep core strength and supporting your lower back,” states Murdock.
“For this move, you’ll need a wall to stand against to master the movement.
While leaning against the wall, put a soft bend on your knees.
As you breathe out, tilt your pelvis forward, moving away from the wall.
As you breathe in, your back will return to the wall pressing gently against it.
Keep your abdominal muscles engaged to maintain proper form.
Slowly release, and repeat for three sets of 10 to 12 reps.”
