{"id":486546,"date":"2026-06-10T23:07:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T23:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/486546\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T23:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T23:07:17","slug":"short-on-time-try-this-five-minute-abs-workout-to-build-core-strength-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/486546\/","title":{"rendered":"Short on time? Try this five-minute abs workout to build core strength from home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"elk-8e1217b6-d3a1-40c5-8f9b-0d3acff5fdd3\">You don\u2019t need an expensive gym membership, or to spend hours training each week, to build core strength.<\/p>\n<p>Quick and easy, equipment-free workouts can help you fit movement into your day\u2014even when you\u2019re short on time.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8e1217b6-d3a1-40c5-8f9b-0d3acff5fdd3-2\">\u201cConsistency matters more than intensity,\u201d fitness trainer Liam Hogan tells Fit&amp;Well. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cCompleting short workouts two to four times per week can help build confidence, routine, and long-term exercise habits without feeling overwhelming.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Latest Videos From<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hogan has designed a five-minute core workout for beginners that can be done anywhere, and without the need for any equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe focus is on building stability, improving posture and strengthening the core with exercises that are beginner-friendly,\u201d says Hogan, who is head of fitness at <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/veyr.fit\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/veyr.fit\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">VEYR<\/a>, an AI-powered fitness app.<\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p>Try Hogan\u2019s five-minute beginner-friendly abs workout below. <\/p>\n<p>For more personalized workouts that are adapted based on your available time, equipment and environment, check out the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/veyr.fit\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/veyr.fit\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">VEYR fitness app. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-how-to-do-the-five-minute-abs-workout\"\/>How to do the five-minute abs workout<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fc9ae0d0-17c7-4214-9b29-f283da44a4ce\">Hogan\u2019s five-minute ab workout consists of four exercises with no equipment needed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>He recommends doing his routine two to four times per week, along with other strength training workouts.<\/p>\n<p>The four exercises in this five-minute workout are:<\/p>\n<p>Dead bugBird dogPlankSide plank<a id=\"elk-1-dead-bug\"\/>1. Dead bug<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:74.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/QYEs9YmKUdPEUZ94CcAG5P.jpg\" alt=\"Person demonstrates two positions of the dead bug exercise\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/QYEs9YmKUdPEUZ94CcAG5P.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/QYEs9YmKUdPEUZ94CcAG5P.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: VEYR)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-68dee8ba-dad4-4dec-bfb0-0f0b6007aa21\">Reps: 5-10 each side<\/p>\n<p>            What to read next<\/p>\n<p>Benefits: Builds deep core stability, improves coordination and control, and helps protect the lower back.<\/p>\n<p>How to do it: <\/p>\n<p>Lie on your back with your arms extended above your chest.Lift your legs and bend your knees to 90\u00b0, with your shins parallel to the floor.Gently press your lower back into the floor to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitandwell.com\/how-to\/how-to-engage-your-core\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.fitandwell.com\/how-to\/how-to-engage-your-core\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.fitandwell.com\/how-to\/how-to-engage-your-core\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">engage your core<\/a>.Slowly lower your left arm behind your head and extend and lower your right leg.Return to the starting position, then repeat on the other side.Keep your lower back pressed into the floor throughout.<a id=\"elk-2-bird-dog\"\/>2. Bird dog<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:74.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T7h4aJasUZZg33A2vJ8q2P.jpg\" alt=\"Person demonstrates two positions of the bird dog exercise\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T7h4aJasUZZg33A2vJ8q2P.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T7h4aJasUZZg33A2vJ8q2P.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: VEYR)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc427eee-6745-4873-8ad9-87d2e7747eef\">Sets: 1 Reps: 5-10 each side<\/p>\n<p>Benefits: Strengthens the core and lower back, improves balance and posture, and develops full body stability.<\/p>\n<p>How to do it: <\/p>\n<p>Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders, and your knees under your hips.Engage your core.Lift your left arm in front of you and extend and lift your right leg behind you, until your left arm, torso and right leg are in a straight line.Pause briefly while keeping hips stable.Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.Move slowly and stay balanced.<a id=\"elk-3-plank\"\/>3. Plank <\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:74.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zpvMAZ88aWG3Pa7Cq6dj2P.jpg\" alt=\"Person demonstrates the plank exercise\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zpvMAZ88aWG3Pa7Cq6dj2P.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zpvMAZ88aWG3Pa7Cq6dj2P.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: VEYR)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6df72ca6-06cb-40c8-a67d-767f84727e39\">Sets: 1 Time: 20-45sec<\/p>\n<p>Benefits: Strengthens the entire core, improves posture and stability, and builds endurance in the abs and lower back.<\/p>\n<p>How to do it: <\/p>\n<p>your Lie on your front, propped up on your forearms, with your elbows directly underneath your shoulders.Engage your core.Lift your body so you are on your forearms and toes, with your body in a straight line from head to heels.Hold this position for time, being careful not to let your hips drop.<a id=\"elk-4-side-plank\"\/>4. Side plank<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:74.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3MpjWjHNrcezGYiwnMuJyN.jpg\" alt=\"Person demonstrates the side plank exercise\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3MpjWjHNrcezGYiwnMuJyN.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3MpjWjHNrcezGYiwnMuJyN.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: VEYR)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9e49c285-03b4-46f7-8d11-6b45e70da6e5\">Sets: 1 Time: 20-45sec each side<\/p>\n<p>Benefits: Strengthens the obliques, improves hip and core stability, and helps support lower back health.<\/p>\n<p>How to do it: <\/p>\n<p>Lie on your left side with your elbow directly underneath your shoulder.Engage your core.Lift your hips so your body is in a straight line from head to feet.Hold for time, then repeat on the right side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You don\u2019t need an expensive gym membership, or to spend hours training each week, to build core strength.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":486547,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[589,163,85,46],"class_list":["post-486546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-fitness","tag-health","tag-il","tag-israel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=486546"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486546\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/486547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=486546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=486546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=486546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}