If you’re interested in strengthening your core with a celebrity-approved workout, here’s a four-move routine by trainer Simone De La Rue, known for her dance-inspired workouts:
Simone De La Rue’s 4-Move Core Workout
Reps and Sets:
- 3 rounds of 10-12 reps on each side
Weight Recommendation:
- Use 8lb (approximately 3-4kg) weights
1. Weighted Modified Side Plank
- Lie on your side with knees bent and stacked.
- Support your upper body on your forearm and lift your hips to create a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- Hold a dumbbell on your top hip, then lower with control.
2. Hip Abduction to Oblique Pulse
- Lie on your side with hips stacked and knees bent.
- Lift your top leg towards the ceiling while keeping the knee bent, turning the knee open.
- Maintain stacked hips and engaged core.
3. Modified Side Plank with Leg Raise
- Position yourself in a side plank on your bottom knee, resting your bottom arm on the ground.
- Extend your top arm towards the ceiling, holding your weight, while keeping your top leg straight.
- Lift your top leg in line with your torso, then slowly lower it.
4. Weighted Side Plank Dips
- Lie on your side with legs extended and stacked, supporting yourself on your forearm.
- Raise your hips into a straight line from head to feet, holding a dumbbell on your top hip.
- Brace your core and perform slow dips up and down without relaxing at the bottom.
Incorporate this workout into your routine to challenge your core stability and strength!
