<\/p>\n As a reminder, if you\u2019re currently recovering from a specific injury, this might not be the right workout for you and your body. Always check with a qualified professional before trying something new.<\/p>\n Latest Videos From You won\u2019t need any additional equipment for this workout, just one of the best yoga mats<\/a> to keep things slightly more comfortable. The sequence is simple \u2014 you do 20 reps of each of the four exercises, for two rounds. Take a short break between sets to reset if you need.<\/p>\n Here are the exercises: <\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n Reverse curl, 20 reps: Think about engaging your core and lifting your legs from your midsection, rather than using the momentum from your legs to swing them up towards the ceiling. Keep the move slow and controlled to really feel the benefits in your core.Toe touches, 20 reps: Start with your arms and legs extended away from you on the mat. Using your core, lift your head, neck and shoulders off the floor, keeping your arms extended behind you. At the same time, lift one leg and reach your arms to touch your toe. It doesn\u2019t matter if they don\u2019t actually touch; reach as close as you can.Heel taps, 20 reps: bend both knees and press your feet into your exercise mat. Crunch your head, neck and shoulders off the floor with your arms extended by your sides. Reach your left hand to your left ankle, then your right hand to your right, keeping your torso lifted the entire time.Knee tuck extend, 20 reps: Lift your head, neck and shoulders off the mat, supporting your head with your hands. Lift your knees into tabletop position, keeping a 90-degree bend in your knee. Bring both knees in toward your torso, crunching from your abs, then extend both legs out away from you. Don\u2019t let your head and neck drop down to the mat.What are the benefits? <\/p>\n This bodyweight circuit blasts all the major muscles in your core, including the deep transverse abdominis muscles, which are responsible for stabilizing and protecting your lower back.<\/p>\n Strengthening these muscles is essential for your overall balance, but can also halt the onset of age-related lower back pain. Your deep core muscles can absorb the daily impact and stabilize your pelvis, so your spine isn\u2019t strained when you do everyday activities like carrying a heavy bag of groceries or lifting something down from a shelf.<\/p>\n Talking of functional strength, working on the muscles in your midsection can protect you from injury during everyday activities, helping preserve your functional power, and reducing muscle loss in your core.<\/p>\n This quick workout can also help boost your mobility and flexibility. When your core muscles atrophy, your bodyweight shifts, which can lead to poor mechanical tracking. Working on your core can help improve your alignment and protect against conditions like osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n So what are you waiting for? Unroll your exercise mat and give this workout a try. Let us know in the comments how you got on.<\/p>\n Follow Tom’s Guide fitness<\/a> on Instagram<\/a> for more workouts, routines, tips, and tricks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/a><\/p>\n Follow Tom’s Guide on Google News<\/a> and add us as a preferred source<\/a> to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Alternatively, you can read our content on the Tom’s Guide app available now for iOS<\/a> and Android<\/a>. Subscribe to Tom’s Guide on YouTube<\/a> and follow us on TikTok<\/a>. Finally, you can visit our dedicated Tom’s Guide Savings Squad hub<\/a> for expert help on getting the best products for less.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/yjolrksv791774885936.svg\")
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