“I would walk up the hills on my campus instead of driving my car to class,” said Harden. “On top of walking up hills, I would take the stairwells once I enter any building rather than taking the elevator.”
While walking to class, you could do the small things that don’t appear to matter at first for a greater outcome. According to the Healthline publication, there are two things to keep your core engaged.
Healthline suggests when you are sitting down in class, sit up straight so there is no arch in your back and breathe. Breathing will relax your abs, shoulders, back, and neck.
Decrease Risk Of Injury While Engaging Your Abs
A strong core helps improve balance, decrease the risk of injury, and support your spine during forceful movements. In order to keep the stability and mobility of your spine, you must engage your core and utilize movement throughout your body during the day. With an engaged core, all your muscles are as well.
Josh Roberts, the athletic trainer, believes that working out during your daily schedule is not hard and agrees that you can implement minor workout etiquettes to give you minor results over time.
“You must not complicate these workouts; they are really simple,” said Roberts. “In order to keep your core engaged, you must tighten your core and extend your stride. This will make your body overcompensate for your steps and strengthen your core. Your muscles will strain because of the unusual motions your body is not used to; you have to be uncomfortable to ensure progress.”
While these workouts may seem abnormal because they are not in the correct gym setting, keeping your core engaged seems like the only way to have that six-pack you want to have this summer. Keep your abs engaged.