[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”no” min_height=”” hover_type=”none” link=””][fusion_text]Once upon a time, I remember doing 100’s of crunches in an attempt to get a flat tummy.

Did it work?

Not really.

I got bored pretty fast so it wasn’t something I stuck to very long.

It’s probably a good thing, because back then I didn’t realize how harmful crunches can actually be and that they aren’t the best way to get a lean, strong core!

Actually doing too many crunches can be harmful to your neck and back, especially when you’re already spending most of your day sitting at a desk, in a car, or on your phone.

See we spend most of our time in this hunched over seated position.

And too much isn’t a good thing…so the last thing you really want to do is to head to your workout and do more of something that’s likely aggravating your back and neck, and actually even making your abs look thicker.

Oh, yeah crunches tend to add muscle. A LOT of muscle and that can end up giving you a thicker waistline, not a thinner one.

Oops!

So, I’m here to share with you some exercises that will give you some better results without ending up injured.

Exercises like planks, side planks, and Russian Twists.

Everything you’ll find in my 5 Day Strong Core Challenge 😉

And the great thing is these exercises don’t just work your tummy, but they also work your back, shoulders, and legs so you get even more out of your workout.

By toning the rest of your body too, you not only increase calorie burn to get more out of your workout, but you also will add some more lean, sexy muscle…and that muscle increases your metabolism so you burn even more calories at rest!

Now that’s maximizing your time!

Below I’ve created two Crunchless Core Workouts you can do right at home. They are a great workout on their own or as a great addition to your current strength training and cardio routine.

And if you enjoy these I’ve also put together a 5 Day Strong Core Workout. This program consists of 5-minute workouts over 5 days to get a leaner, stronger core.

You can SIGN UP HERE NOW.

Crunchless Core Bodyweight Workout

Crunchless Core Stability Ball Workout

 

If you enjoyed these workouts, get more like it in the 5 Day Strong Core Challenge –> DOWNLOAD THE CHALLENGE HERE NOW!

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