Best Standing Core Exercises for Strength and Stability
Committing to core exercises is important at any age. It becomes increasingly vital as we get older, especially when we reach the age of 50. At this point, we need to start thinking more carefully about balance, stability, strength, and flexibility issues that we will likely face in the next decade and forward.
Aging often comes with lower back pain (LBP) that you can help avoid by finding a solid standing core workout that you do consistently and mindfully. Fortunately, there are several standing core stabilization exercises you can do to improve everyday life and enjoy decades of good health and confidence.
Our Favorite Standing Core Exercises
Here are some safe, effective standing ab exercises you can start doing today at home while wearing comfortable clothes with shoes optional. Remember to start each workout with a gentle warm-up that might include five minutes of marching in place or on your stationary bicycle.
1. Standing Abdominal Twists
Finally, we love this classic exercise that will keep you on your toes and feet.
Stand with your legs hip-width apart, then raise your leg, and bring your arm forward to try to touch your toes.
Alternate your legs, similar to bicycle crunches.
Complete 10-12 repetitions on each leg when first starting out.
7. Finish with Some Stretches
It's always good to finish an exercise session with some gentle stretches.
Start your stretch session with some lower back stretches.
You can pick up your weight again or do it without weights.
Stand with your legs hip width apart, and hold your arms straight above your head.
Simply bend your upper body to the right and to the left until you feel the stretch you need without overextending.
Finally, finish up your workout with some hip circles
Stand with feet hip width apart
Gently rotating your hips in a circle from left to right 8-10 times.
Switch sides and rotate your hips in a circle from right to left 8-10 times.
Start Your Standing Ab Exercises Routine with Support from the Mighty Health Team
If you are starting a new fitness regimen, you might enjoy working with a team that has your back, core, and more. Our Mighty Health Team of personal trainers and certified health coaches can help you learn more about these standing exercises and anything else you need to feel, look, and perform better while enjoying your 50s and far beyond.