5-Minute Abs from Vegan Fitness Instructor Caroline Deisler
These simple but effective movements require very little space, zero equipment, and are guaranteed to help you build a strong core and toned stomach.
In just under five minutes Caroline takes us through 5 moves with a helpful step-by-step video, performing each move slowly and with excellent form so you can follow along at home. These exercises can be done anywhere: your living room, lawn, or the beach. Pick your spot and press play. Stay tuned because Caroline will be sending her weekly video from London every Monday. Do these moves every other day or at least twice a week for best results.
Ab exercises are important for overall health. During these times of sitting at a desk and working, your back needs support and your abs provide it. If you feel yourself slouching at your computer, have to constantly massage your lower back pains, these are all signs of poor posture, which could lead to chronic back problems. The best way to fight that is with stronger abs. The more you do these ab exercises, the stronger your core will become, and the easier it is to sit and stand up straight, protecting your back and staying healthy and lean.
These moves target specific areas of the abdominals: Upper abdominals, lower and also hip flexors which help you with mobility and stay injury-free. At the end of this five-minute workout, you will feel accomplished and sore, and if you do these three days a week, you will get stronger and look leaner in just a few weeks.
How to Do the 5 Minute Moves:
The first move is a Crunch With Knees Up. Put your hands behind your head and curl up slowly starting with your head and shoulders until your core is fully engaged. Keep your lower back touching the matt, as you lift your knees up into tabletop position This exercise targets your rectus abdominal muscle, which is the midsection of your body. Perform this exercise for one minute.