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

[skikid52]

@called2 Keeping proper posture.

 

[mrsdyztraut]

@called2 Dancing

 

[sefo]

@called2 Try sucking you gut in during sex, to try and look better for your one night stand. Sore for days.

 

[collinsblalock]

@called2 Honestly this isn’t what you’re looking for, but a plank. Correct form gets all areas of core and back and you can get down and hold it for 10 seconds at a time if you want

 

[oncomingstorm]

@called2 Leaning back/holding your legs in a lift when you sit does the job

 

[zadok34]

@called2 Idk how to describe it but I try to keep my core engaged while walking. Sort of an elliptical glide while walking for cardio and some overall body toning. I’ve noticed a difference in my abs and back muscles since starting this.

Diaphragmatic breathing is a great way to build core strength as well. There are lots of videos on YouTube if you are unfamiliar with the method. Here is one example

 

[alex1113]

@called2 Extended standing with proper posture. You’ll definitely feel it after a while. I had a job that required a lot of standing and I have a fear of getting a hunchback so I would just stand straight for those 8ish hours. Definitely felt it in the core area.
Alternatively, floor core exercises (crunches, sit ups, etc) can help improve your standing posture. So yea, works both ways but you definitely have to be more self aware of the posture when you’re trying to do it for a long time.

 

[janicole]

@alex1113 Jumping rope is excellent for the posture and has the potential to be a good workout.

 

[rossylisy]

@called2 Deadlift. But lift anything.

 

[bones49]

@called2 Running is the best ab workout IMO

Swimming and rowing as well

 

[johnscalera]

@called2 I have COVID right now and sore abs from coughing. 0/10 but at least I’m getting in an ab workout while I sleep all day every day for a week.

 

[lapinot]

@called2 Stomach vacuums?

 

[tammyasks]

@called2 Gardening and yard work can be an exercise.

 

[malesi1]

@called2 TENS machines.

 

[crosswalk1991]

@called2 Drinking water. Going to the bathroom. Pulling pants down. Peeing. Pulling pants back up.

I’m not kidding. If I actually get enough water for the day, my steps average about 1000 more