Exercises from the community
Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana)
Kneel and sit back on your heels with the tops of your feet in contact with the floor. Your soles will stretch and curve into a good arch underneath you. Keep your big toes and heels together so there is no gap or space between the feet. If the front of your ankles are not flexible enough to rest comfortably on the floor without a space, use a small towel rolled into a tight tube shape to place underneath, and gradually use smaller cloths until you no longer need this prop. Sit with your back and spine straight but not tense. Let your spine lengthen upward without forcing it. Imagine a string attached to the top of your head up to a bunch of helium balloons. On your breath inhale relax and balance, then on the exhale allow your spine to lengthen and straighten, stretching gently upward. Aim to stay in this position for 5 minutes. If this is uncomfortable or you experience "pins and needles," you probably need a larger rolled towel beneath the front of your ankles.
Medicine Ball Standing Twists
Medicine Ball Standing Twists use the momentum of the ball through a full range of motion to bring out visible oblique definition. Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a medicine ball at chest height. Rotate your torso side to side, letting the ball travel with your shoulders, while keeping your hips facing forward so the movement comes from your core rather than your legs.
Crunches: Frog Legs (abs)
Crunches: Frog Legs changes your leg position to keep the abs challenged from a new angle and speed up results compared to a standard crunch. Lie on your back and bring the soles of your feet together with your knees dropped out to the sides, frog-style. Curl your shoulders and upper back off the floor, then lower back down slowly while keeping your feet together throughout.