5 Workouts That Take Less Than 10 Minutes

5 Core Workouts that take less than 10-minutes

Can you really get stronger working out less for than 10 minutes a day? If you're currently averaging zero, then yes. Don't over-think this. Don't over-work this. If you've only got 10 minutes these are great ways to spend them!

IMPORTANT: If you don't have a ball or sliders, you can try to improvise but don't you dare do nothing until you get them. You don't have to have them.

>>>I know all those brain tricks- you are 100% allowed and encouraged to repeat the floor or standing or mini bands/whatever you do have 3-5x a week.

Repetition is 100% okay and part of progress.

Repetition is 100% okay and part of the process.

Remember your fitness and mobility is NOT an all or nothing. Focus on what you CAN do with what you DO have.

Standing Core

This is awesome if getting down to and up from the floor is not your forte or if you are pregnant and are not doing core-work on your back. Your hips and balance will thank you!

Core On the Floor

This is a great Pilates-ish workout that you can take up a notch doing a few more reps or make it easier with the modifications in the video.

Resistance Loop Core

This has one of my favorite moves in it and is great to do when you’re on the go because mini bands are easy to pack and so versatile!

Mini- Ball Core

If you don't have one of these and you're really trying to get your abs working better/or post-partum recovery- this would be my #1 recommendation to start with and if you're wanting more to do with a ball like this specially for core recovery, I have a full 6-week program for this in my app.

Slider Core

This one has some devilish moves that used to be a lot easier for me… but we get better at what we practice so I’m not afraid to show you my struggle…

Common FAQ:

  • How often should I do these workouts?

    • If you’re a beginning, I’d recommend 3x per week, resting a day in between

  • What if I don’t have the equipment?

    • Skip that workout for now until you do! Try and repeat other workouts

  • What if I have Diastasis Recti?

    • These are probably not where you should start. Instead, I recommend checking out my specific Diastasis Recti workouts in my training app and learning more about how to move better outside of workouts to improve your DR in my Core Problems and Solutions Guide, available for free for 2 weeks here

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Heather Dixon