Workout: Here are some effective 15-minute ab exercises to try

Having a fit body is desired by many people. Despite joining a gym, it is difficult to maintain momentum. People are busy in their day to day schedule and find it difficult to have time to hit the gym. If you are one of them, then here is a solution. There are several exercises which are effective and takes a short time. 

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5 Most effective 15-min workout routine

Leg raises; to strengthen your core, leg and back

• Lie down on the ground and pull your stomach in towards your spine
• Lift your legs straight up towards the ceiling. In 80 to 90-degree angle
• Lower your legs down a few inches or halfway down towards the ground
• Bring them back up again to the starting position
• During this exercise, keep your low back pressing into the ground

Reps: at least 10

Bicycle abs

• Lie down on the ground and bring your knees up to a tabletop position
• Place your hands behind your head and pull your navel towards your spine
• Curl up, reaching your left elbow to your right knee as you extend the left leg on a 45-degree angle
• Switch side and do the same with your right elbow
• If you find the bicycle abs hard then you can perform normal ab crunches

Reps: 10 each side

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High Knees

• Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width distance apart
• Begin to run in one spot, bringing your knees up towards your chest. Go as high as possible while pumping your arms
• Keep your chest lifted during the movement and land on the ball of your foot

Reps: at least 20

Push-up

• Get in a plant position with your feet together and hands a bit wider than shoulders
• Bend your elbows and lower body until chest is just above the floor
• Press back up as fast as possible
• You can widen your feet to make the exercise easier. Keep feet closer for more challenge

Reps: As many as possible for 1 minute

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Squats

• Stand with your feet as wide as your shoulders pointing toes forward
• Pull your navel in towards your spine
• Sit back by bending at your knees and reaching your bottom as if you are sitting in a chair
• Press down through your heels and then stand back up

Reps: at least 15  

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