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Core problems! :(

starfish9395
starfish9395 Posts: 12
edited March 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello everyone!

So I recently got a tattoo on my foot so I cant exactly put on shoes and go to spin or run like I used to. And on top of that my core is my problem. I am looking to lose weight and tighten up my core. I am larger chested (I'll be honest) and I do tend to slouch and curl my shoulders in.

And suggestions for core strengthening work outs I can do at home while my foot heals. Things to help me lose weight, sit up straighter and have better posture.

** I don't have any work out equipment at home other than some 3, 5, and 8 pound weights.

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  • Screwedntattooed
    Screwedntattooed Posts: 238 Member
    Firstly eating at a deficit will help you lose weight. To strengthen your corehttp://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/abdominalcorestrength1/a/NewCore.htm
  • VernerDixon
    VernerDixon Posts: 38 Member
    Dead Bugs : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5xbsA71v1A
  • Joannah700
    Joannah700 Posts: 2,665 Member
    Yoga! You do it barefoot (so no problem there)

    It can definitely improve your posture. One time after a restorative yoga class I decided to do the dishes and I COULD NOT slouch. My back was straight, my shoulders back and everything...aligned.

    It was magical. It is why I think regardless of my fitness excursions in the future, I will always do yoga.

    Also...they have lots of yoga poses that will strengthen your core.

    You can do it at home or in a class. If you do a class, I would recommend something with 'hatha' or 'vinyasa' in the description.

    Oh, and pretty tattoo!
  • ChrissyC1985
    ChrissyC1985 Posts: 405 Member
    Yoga! You do it barefoot (so no problem there)

    It can definitely improve your posture. One time after a restorative yoga class I decided to do the dishes and I COULD NOT slouch. My back was straight, my shoulders back and everything...aligned.

    It was magical. It is why I think regardless of my fitness excursions in the future, I will always do yoga.

    Also...they have lots of yoga poses that will strengthen your core.


    You can do it at home or in a class. If you do a class, I would recommend something with 'hatha' or 'vinyasa' in the description.

    Oh, and pretty tattoo!

    ^^^ so much this.^^^
    i cannot recommend yoga enough. it's one of my favourite things in life. fantastic for your core and posture too as it happens.
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