5 No Equipment Ab Exercises for Beginners!
Strengthen and sculpt the upper abs, lower abs, obliques, glutes and six-pack muscles with this free 7-day ab challenge. All you need is 10 minutes a day and a yoga mat. Seven days of guided ab workouts to target the core from all angles. Beginner and advanced modifications are provided for each workout.
Jumpstart your fitness goals, build deep core strength and improve balance and coordination with this no equipment workout challenge.
This ab challenge is the first of its kind here at NML. Normally our workout plans are comprehensive full body programs, alternating full body workouts with arm days and leg days.
This 7-day ab challenge hones in on the muscles in the core: targeting the upper abs, lower abs, obliques, deep transverse abdominis, glutes, lower back and rectus abdominis (six-pack muscles).
New workouts every day are designed to keep you challenged and motivated. Each daily workout challenges the ab muscles in a unique way to prevent overtraining or workout boredom. Options to modify or increase the intensity are offered in each video – keeping you motivated and challenged throughout the week no matter what your current fitness level is.
Complete this program on its own as a quick and effective workout plan in just 10 minutes a day. Or add the daily ab workouts on to your existing weekly workout plan.
No Equipment Needed. This bodyweight program requires no additional equipment. You may want a yoga mat (discount code: NourishMoveLove) or cushion for exercises performed from your back.
Workouts are 10 minutes per day, 7 days per week. Option to add rest days as needed.
Beginner to advanced. Modifications are offered for all fitness levels in the daily workout videos.
FREE! No sign up needed.
This 7-day core challenge is a great way to jumpstart your fitness goals and build consistent workout habits. If you’re ready to move forward, we recommend you start with one of our guided programs. Repeat each program 2-3 times before moving on to the next program. This allows you to challenge yourself to pick up heavier weights, perform the moves with better form, and measure progress.
The most effective ab challenge will include some form of progressive overload. Either you perform more reps, add resistance, or perform more difficult exercises as the challenge progresses. Strengthening your core is similar to strength training any other muscle group – it requires repetition to reach muscle fatigue.
While you might not see a defined six-pack immediately following a 7 day ab challenge, you will increase core strength and establish exercise as a daily habit during the course of this challenge. For best results, repeat the program 2-3 times.
10 minutes is the ideal amount of time for an ab workout, especially if it includes intense exercises. Short workouts are easier to fit into busy schedules, and allow you to focus on performing each move with good form. Additionally, 10 minute workouts are perfect for adding on to other strength workouts.
There are many ways to challenge your core muscles without using any equipment. Popular examples include plank position variations (side plank, forearm plank, high plank), mountain climbers, Russian twists, and alternating toe touches.
This ab challenge is not designed for pregnancy or immediately postpartum. Instead, try out one of these Pregnancy Safe Ab Exercises, or this Postpartum Diastasis Recti Workout Plan.
Note: before beginning any new exercise program you should consult with your physician or midwife. The information provided with this workout challenge is intended for general information and use; it does not include specific, individualized recommendations and is not intended as medical advice. Before you begin any new exercise program Nourish Move Love recommends that you consult with your physician. Nourish Move Love primarily educates clients to assume more personal responsibility for their health by adopting a healthy and active lifestyle.
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Love this! Thanks!
Mindy! So glad you love this and can’t wait to sweat with you during this challenge!