Ok, hands up who wants to workout outside right now? Given the simultaneous dip in temperature and the fact that it's pretty much dark after lunch these days (and don't even get us started on the mornings) the appeal of leaving the house to run/go to the gym/play sport is, let's face it, non-existent. But don't despair - because it might just be time to add the best core home workouts under 20 minutes to your rotation. Before you pack away your athleisure wear till March, consider giving at-home core sessions a go.
They promise to build serious strength, mobility, flexibility and more without the need for a pricey gym membership, and all from the comfort of your own home. So why do ever-popular core workouts, in particular, lend themselves perfectly to the home session? Well, they're simple to follow (plus trust us when we say that lying supine on soft, sumptuous home carpet is much nicer than on the gym floor). Not only that, but it's also entirely possible to have a great core session with absolutely no equipment - all you'll need is some kind of mat and you'll feel the burn in only a few (properly performed) moves.
The science-backed benefits of a strong and stable core are myriad and extend beyond aesthetics. Core strength is fundamental not only for everyday activities (a core workout is the ultimate in functional fitness) but studies (such as , published in the ) show it'll also help you perform better in the gym or on the playing field, as well as boost your posture an.