4 Core Workouts That Don’t Require Any Equipment

Exercise anywhere, anytime with these Spring Workouts by personal trainer and model Felicia Kendrick.

In this 5-part series, we’re bringing you workouts that can help you increase your heart-rate, improve your fitness, and leave you feeling stronger and better than ever! After all, exercising keeps our minds in shape as much as it does for our bodies.

The best part? The exercises are free, no equipment is required, and they can be done anywhere – at your local park, in the comfort of your own home (even your bedroom).

First up: core. Strengthening the core can help to improve your balance, stability, and posture, so it’s a no-brainer we had to kick off our workout series with easy core exercises that don’t require any added weights or equipment.

YOUR CORE WORKOUT PLAN

30 seconds of work
5 seconds of rest to transition
1 set on each side
Complete 2-3 rounds
30 seconds break between rounds

Core Exercise 1:

Jack Knife

Jack knife sit ups are a great exercise that target your core and help strengthen your abdominal muscles.

Training Tip: Draw your belly button towards your spine to help support your lower back.

Core Exercise 2:

Bicycle Kicks

Bicycle kicks are a great multi-functional exercise that focuses on your upper and lower abs as well as your obliques.

Training Tip: Performing this exercise with speed will give you that hit of endurance and increase your heart rate, while going slow and steady will help increase strength.