This little 10-minute ab workout kicks off by warming up through the entire mid section, and difficulty increases from there. Perform each movement in a really slow and controlled manner for maximum effectiveness, aim for the shakes, and always ALWAYS keep your core connected.

10-MINUTE AB WORKOUT (NO EQUIPMENT)

10 EXERCISES |45 SECONDS WORK | 15 SECONDS REST

Crunches – level 1 (feet flat on floor)

Oblique crunches – level 1 (feet flat on floor, alternating sides, hips do not move)

Toe taps (imprint lower back into mat, legs at tabletop, alternating sides)

High plank

Crunches – level 2 (legs at tabletop)

Oblique crunches – level 2 (legs at tabletop, alternating sides, hips do not move)

Leg extensions (imprint lower back into mat, legs begin at tabletop, alternating sides)

Mountain climbers

Low plank

Pilates 100