{"id":282124,"date":"2025-11-09T23:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T23:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/282124\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T23:00:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T23:00:17","slug":"you-just-need-10-minutes-to-build-core-strength-and-improve-your-posture-with-this-standing-ab-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/282124\/","title":{"rendered":"You just need 10 minutes to build core strength and improve your posture with this standing ab workout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"bd3d5cb6-1c54-4ca3-b326-d46aa34c3585\">Standing ab workouts are a great way to strengthen your core and improve your posture, and they&#8217;re generally more accessible and lower-impact than doing classic core moves like sit-ups and crunches.<\/p>\n<p>This 10-minute session from fitness trainer Katja Puanecki, who goes by <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@katja.believe\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@katja.believe\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Katja Believe<\/a> on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/youtube\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/tag\/youtube\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, shows off how effective standing abs workouts can be. It involves doing a mix of marching, kicking and twisting exercises to engage every part of your core without having to jump or do floor moves.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"bd3d5cb6-1c54-4ca3-b326-d46aa34c3585-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">You can do the workout without any equipment, but if you have one of the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/best-picks\/best-yoga-mats\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/best-picks\/best-yoga-mats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best yoga mats<\/a> handy it&#8217;s worth rolling out to give you a grippy surface to do the session on.<\/p>\n<p>You may like<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-watch-katja-believe-s-10-minute-standing-abs-workout\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>Watch Katja Believe\u2019s 10-minute standing abs workout<\/p>\n<p>10 MIN INTENSE STANDING AB workout to get shred &#8211; No Repeat, No Equipment, Burn Calories &#8211; YouTube<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762729214_485_maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"10 MIN INTENSE STANDING AB workout to get shred - No Repeat, No Equipment, Burn Calories - YouTube\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"watch-on-youtube-HM50RDwkzkA\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HM50RDwkzkA\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HM50RDwkzkA\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"08ca433e-95b5-41d2-8cb9-caa66008dcbc\">The workout involves doing 10 moves in the 10 minutes, working for 40 seconds in each set before resting for 20 seconds. Katja does the workout with you so you can follow her example, and during the rest breaks the upcoming exercise is demonstrated in a small box-out video so you can prepare yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the session you\u2019ll be raising your knees and kicking out to work the lower abs, twisting your torso to hit the obliques, and bending over to target the upper abs. Move quickly, but with control, and aim to engage your core muscles throughout to boost the benefits, which will include improved posture as well a stronger midsection if you do the session regularly.<\/p>\n<p id=\"822ce075-ebe6-4730-ab7d-a10c32d1bbb8\">It\u2019s a workout that\u2019s suitable for all fitness levels and you can scale the difficulty up or down if required. If you\u2019re finding the sets too long and hard then reduce the work time each minute to 30 seconds or less, then rest for the remainder of the minute before going on to the next exercise.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re already quite experienced with abs workouts and want more of a challenge, then you can work for 50 seconds and rest for 10, do the circuit two or three times for a longer session, or even use dumbbells or a kettlebell to make each exercise harder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<p>However you plan to approach the session, you\u2019ll find that the vigorous movement gets your heart pumping and boosts your cardio fitness as well as strengthening your abs and obliques. Try and do the workout two or three times a week to maximize the benefits, and make sure to increase the difficulty over time as you get used to the session \u2014 use the principles of <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/features\/progressive-overload-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-help-build-muscle-and-strength\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/features\/progressive-overload-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-help-build-muscle-and-strength\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">progressive overload<\/a> to ensure you keep getting stronger and fitter.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to do a longer workout, this <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/wellness\/fitness\/forget-crunches-this-20-minute-standing-workout-blasts-your-lower-abs-and-boosts-your-metabolism\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/wellness\/fitness\/forget-crunches-this-20-minute-standing-workout-blasts-your-lower-abs-and-boosts-your-metabolism\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">20-minute standing abs workout<\/a> uses dance moves to make your training more fun, while if you\u2019re after something really tough that uses more traditional moves like sit-ups and crunches, I tried this <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/wellness\/fitness\/i-tried-this-20-minute-bodyweight-abs-workout-which-has-14-million-views-heres-what-happened\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/wellness\/fitness\/i-tried-this-20-minute-bodyweight-abs-workout-which-has-14-million-views-heres-what-happened\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">20-minute abs workout<\/a> and it\u2019s certainly very effective.<\/p>\n<p><a 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