10 Minute Ab Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

If you’re struggling to fit in a full workout on busy days, try these 10 minute ab exercises. No supplies are needed, unless you have a yoga mat handy. Just find a comfortable spot on the floor and work through two rounds of these 5 exercises. Complete your day with an evening walk to get the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Now onto this quick ab workout!

10 Minute Ab Exercises

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A strong core is important for a quality workout. Whether you’re a fitness newbie, or more advanced, it’s important to focus on your core while eating a well-balanced diet. Here’s 5 easy ab exercises you can do anywhere. Have your phone or a stopwatch handy to help with keeping time.

Bicycle Kicks – Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and knees bent. Bring one knee at a time to meet the opposite elbow, then switch sides. Repeat for 30 seconds. Make sure your core is engaged and your back remains straight as you lift through each rep.

Russian Twists – Sit on the ground with your legs bent slightly, lean back with your hands together in front of your chest. Rotate your shoulders to one side, pause then return to center and rotate to the opposite side. Repeat for 15 more reps on each side.

Forearm Plank – Start on your knees and forearms, then step your feet back as you tighten your abs and glutes, creating a straight line. Hold this position for 45 seconds. Make sure your hips are in line with the rest of your body as your glutes have a tendency to rise in this position.

Mountain Climbers – Let’s kick this core workout up a notch with some cardio. In a plank position with your hands under your shoulders, pull one knee up towards the front of your body, while engaging your core. Push your knee back towards the other foot and repeat the action with your other knee. Continue alternating the movement with both knees for 30 seconds.

Flutter Kicks – Lie on your back and place your hands in a diamond shape under your glutes. Begin by lifting one leg 5-6 inches off the ground, then lower to 1 inch off the ground while repeating with the other leg. Continue alternating this motion for 45 seconds. If you want to push yourself, lift your legs on 3-4 inches off the ground for a better workout.

Take a 30 second break before repeating the 5 ab exercises for a second round. And that’s it – you’ve mastered these 10 minute ab exercises!

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