What is the core equivalent of walking, i.e. a natural motion you can just do more of to use those muscles without “exercises”?

[called2]

Does such a thing exist?

Edit: thanks for the ideas everyone! I’ll try to avoid getting sick even though it seems like it helps lol

 

[stillstanding27]

@called2 I once threw up after a bad night out and my core was sore for a few days. But don’t do that.

 

[willyjoejimbob]

@stillstanding27 Thanks for the laugh lmao

 

[stillstanding27]

@willyjoejimbob I was not laughing that week… hurt too much

 

[silvercaster]

@stillstanding27 I used to have pretty severe stomach problems as a kid and credit that with me winning the sit up contest at my school every year.

 

[knicole97]

@stillstanding27 You just reminded me of when I pulled every single abdominal muscle when I had norovirus. I was walking around like a right angle for days.

 

[dawn16]

@called2 Laughing?

 

[forgivinghearts]

@dawn16 I laughed at this .....so good job!!!

 

[cturtle]

@forgivinghearts Getting your sets in girl!

 

[wanangwa]

@dawn16 Once i laughed so hard at something I pulled a muscle in my abs and it hurt for a good few days

 

[avrildo]

@called2 Scrubbing all the walls of my house does it for me every time as does heavy duty gardening.

 

[carrwinn]

@avrildo Doing a thorough scrubbing of the bathtub/shower is a hell of a workout

 

[atonedfor]

@called2 Vacuuming and mopping my house is the equivalent of a workout for me

 

[ge0vanyyy]

@called2 Rowing, paddle boarding, kayaking all work.

 

[bazmurfer]

@called2 sometimes dancing or sex will leave my abs sore

 

[dougt]

@called2 Engaging your core correctly in all activities (walking, cleaning, stairs). Good posture. Learning to do proper stomach vacuums.

Or my fave: balance! Balance boards are really enjoyable for me. Or skateboarding/longboarding if you're into it. Also standing on one leg, holding yourself up, etc.

 

[milhouse2011]

@dougt If you take a train to work try standing without holding onto anything!

 

[dougt]

@milhouse2011 This is a really good one!

 

[makachop]

@dougt Happy cake day!

 

[dougt]

@makachop Thanks!