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Second last day of our challenge and I sure hope you’re still with me! Remember…these are just 5-minute sessions, so schedule this important 5-minute meeting with yourself and get it done!

If you’re up for the challenge, you can string all of the workouts from Day 1 through 6 together and end up with a full-body 30-minute workout. Or, choose your favorite days and create your own workout duration and focus.

GAH! I just love exercise.

Anywho, Day 6 our focus is on your core. The key to good core exercises is to start each movement by engaging your transverse abdominals – those are the deep, deep, deep abdominal muscles. To do this, think about gently pulling your pelvic floor upwards and engaging the muscles on the inside of your right and left hip bones. This contraction should feel like a gentle tension and not contract so hard that your belly pops out.

Here’s the workout for the day:

Remember, there are multiple ways for you to get through this workout. You can listen to the workout via my podcast, Dig Deep with Dr. Lindsay Gee (just click the play button above) or you can save this graphic to your phone/tablet, set a timer for 5 minutes and get through all these exercises as many times as possible in 5 minutes.

If you’re unsure what some of the exercises are, have no fear, I’ve got you covered in the how-to video below. 🙂 (old school winky faces still make me happy).

There you have it, party people! Day 6 of your challenge with lots and lots of core fun!

Let me know how you’re doing and be sure that you’re in the Fueled Life Challenge & Accountability group! CLICK TO JOIN! It’s free for March and we’re having loads of fun in there!

Have a wonderful day! Off you go! xo

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I’ve had numerous requests for a short and effective core workout, so that’s what you’ll hear on this week’s podcast! 15 minutes of pure, awesome and fabulous core exercises…with a few push-ups (also a core workout) thrown in for F-U-N!

Super simple format of 10 exercises each done for one minute, but after each exercise I’ve asked you to pump off 10 of your most favorite push-ups in 30 seconds.

BOOMDIGGITTY!

I love a good core workout! Why? Because I simply adore functional fitness and I believe any time we focus on strengthening our core…the very CENTRE of our bodies, I’m help you to become just a little more funcationally fit. I’m helping you get through your days stronger, with more energy and combatting injury! And yes, a strong core can absolutely help you achieve ALL of that!

Before you put your earbuds in and listen to my sweet, sweet voice, be sure you know how to do all of the exercises in the podcast.

Here’s a handy dandy little list (with videos) for you:

And in case you need a little help with pushups, here’s a quick video on how to modify your pushups for ANY level, so NO EXCUSES there, my friends.

Know what you’re doing now?! Good…get to work! And comment below to let me know you’re done and how ya did! I’d love to hear from you.

Off you go!

035 – Week-long Fitness Challenge: Five & Thrive – Day 6

Here’s the workout for the day:

008- Workout Episode – Classic Core

Here’s a handy dandy little list (with videos) for you: