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These morning moves can help you build a stronger waistline while melting fat.<\/p>\n

The absolute best fitness routine is the one that\u2019s sustainable for you and your lifestyle. For some, that means heading to the gym at the same time each day or going outdoors to run or bike with a buddy. But many fitness enthusiasts prefer the convenience of at-home morning workouts. Carving out time and making space enables you to prioritize your fitness goals and turn them into a habit. If your priority is to build a stronger, more defined waistline<\/a>, we have just the right routine to consider.<\/p>\n

We spoke with a fitness pro to help you get started and are here with five morning exercises<\/a> to train your waistline after 65.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen people think about core training, they usually picture crunches or long planks. The reality is that your core\u2019s main job is to stabilize your body, protect your spine, and transfer force during everyday movement. After 50, that\u2019s far more important than simply working the \u2018six-pack\u2019 muscles,\u201d explains Erik Pride<\/a>, Personal Trainer at Pride Fitness. \u201cThese six exercises train the deeper muscles that support better posture, balance, and movement quality while being easier on the joints than many traditional ab exercises.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tBear Plank Shoulder Taps<\/p>\n

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Begin on all fours with your hands placed under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
\nActivate your core and tuck your toes under.
\nLift your knees a few inches off the ground, maintaining level hips and a flat back.
\nShift your body weight slightly into your left hand.
\nLift your right hand and tap your left shoulder.
\nUse control to return your right hand to the ground.
\nRepeat on the other side.
\nContinue to alternate.<\/p>\n

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\tCopenhagen Side Plank<\/p>\n

Lie on your side next to a sturdy box, workout bench, or chair.
\nPlace your top knee on the surface so it\u2019s bent to 90 degrees. Your bottom leg should stay below you on the floor.
\nPlace your elbow right under your shoulder with your forearm flat on the floor.
\nStack your hips and shoulders so your body forms a straight line from your head to your bottom knee.
\nLift your hips off the ground and hold.
\nThen, use control to slowly lower your hips to the ground.<\/p>\n

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\tHalf-Kneeling Pallof Press<\/p>\n

Begin by anchoring a resistance band to a sturdy point at about chest level.
\nAssume a half-kneeling position with the leg closest to the anchor point behind you and the opposite foot placed in front of you.
\nHold the band with both hands in front of your chest. There should be light-to-moderate tension on the band.
\nGradually press the band out in front of you.
\nHold for a moment.
\nUse control to bring it back toward your chest.
\nRepeat on the other side.<\/p>\n

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\tDead Bug With Stability Ball Press<\/p>\n

\u201cAdding a stability ball increases core activation by forcing the arms and legs to work together while maintaining a neutral spine. It\u2019s an excellent progression from the traditional dead bug,\u201d Pride tells us.<\/p>\n

Lie flat on your back on a workout mat with your knees bent and lifted over your hips.
\nHold a stability ball between your hands and knees.
\nGently press your hands into the ball while pressing your knees into your hands.
\nBrace your core and ensure your lower back stays neutral against the mat.
\nGradually extend your left arm and right leg away from the ball while keeping pressure between your opposite hand and knee.
\nReturn to the start position.
\nRepeat on the other side, and continue to alternate.<\/p>\n

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\tOffset Farmer Carry<\/p>\n

\u201cHolding a single dumbbell or kettlebell on one side of the body challenges the core to stay level while walking. This develops real-world strength that carries over to daily activities,\u201d Pride says.<\/p>\n

Begin standing tall, holding a dumbbell at your side.
\nWalk straight for the prescribed time without allowing your loaded shoulder to dip down.
\nRepeat on the other side.<\/p>\n

Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n

\t\tAlexa is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist based in Greenwich, CT. She has 11+ years of experience covering wellness, fitness, food, travel, lifestyle, and home.\t\t\t\t\tRead more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n