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Fit & Well
Health
Lucy Gornall

You only need five minutes and these five moves to strengthen your abs

Man in a living room setting doing a side plank facing the camera on a yoga mat, wearing a green tshirt and light shorts. .

A strong core is about much more than just having a six pack. Years ago, I was solely focused on getting those ‘ab lines’, without caring much about the rest. Now, my approach is all about building strength through my entire core, not just the superficial muscles.

Your core is made up of several muscles working together to help you stay upright, move comfortably (whether you’re walking, running or lifting weights), support good posture and protect your spine and organs.

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