Sculpting a strong and toned coreis a popular fitness goal many set their sights on.
Your core consists of the muscles in your midsection thatprovide stability to your pelvis and spine.
Beyond aesthetics, a strengthened core can enhance your posture and fitness performance and help you avoid exercise injuries.
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Read on to learn all about this exercise and its benefits.
What is the “stomach vacuum” exercise and how do you do it?
Begin by standing, sitting, or lying down.
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When you’re comfortable and ready, take a deep breath in through your nose as your lungs inflate.
Then, exhale as much of that air as you’re able to.
“When we think of alignment, we think externally.
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Don’t forget the insides,” Betts says.
