A light senior core session targeting your lower back, abs, and glutes — no equipment needed! A strong core prevents injury and improves mobility and posture. This beginner-friendly workout delivers complete core strength for everyday life. Seniors, let\'s do it!
Our firs major exercise of the day! Hold that steady plank for the full 15 second if possible. An easier alternative is to perform this on a sturdy wall.
Rotate from side to side for 2 sets, then you\'re all done :D
About this workout
Senior Beginner Core Strength Without Weights is a free 17 min workout plan with 7 illustrated exercises for your core, hip, lower back and abs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.
Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.
No equipment is needed – every exercise in this workout uses your own bodyweight, so you can do it at home or anywhere.
How long does the Senior Beginner Core Strength Without Weights take?
The full workout takes about 17 minutes, covering 7 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?
Yes – this is a beginner-friendly workout. Every exercise includes an illustration and step-by-step instructions, so you can learn proper form as you go. Start with lighter weights and focus on technique.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your glutes & hip flexors, abs, shoulders, lower back. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.
How often should I do this workout?
For get toned, increase endurance, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.
Can I download or save this workout?
Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.
A light senior core session targeting your lower back, abs, and glutes — no equipment needed! A strong core prevents injury and improves mobility and posture. This beginner-friendly workout delivers complete core strength for everyday life. Seniors, let\'s do it!
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Stand tall with your chest up. Move your feet to shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
Begin the movement by shifting your hips to the left. Bring them forward and to the right in a circular motion. From the right, shift your hips back and to the left.
Continue in this circular motion. Stop once to switch directions.
Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart.
Gently grip the chair seat under your thighs if this feels more comfortable for you.
When ready, keeping your back straight, lift one knee bringing it towards your chest.
Continue to lift until your foot is elevated about 6 – 10 inches from the ground (unless instructed otherwise) before slowly lowering back down to the starting position.
Our firs major exercise of the day! Hold that steady plank for the full 15 second if possible. An easier alternative is to perform this on a sturdy wall.
Position yourself on all fours with knees underneath the hips and wrists under the shoulders.
Engage your abs and keep your spine neutral, pulling the shoulder blades towards the hips.
Lengthen the left leg until it is straight out and in line with your hips while simultaneously raising and straightening your right arm until it is parallel to the floor. Keep your head and shoulders aligned at all times.
Gently lower your arm and leg back to the starting position and alternate with the other arm and leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Lower Back, Shoulders
Lay on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your arms outstretched, palms down in front of you, and your legs outstretched with your soles facing up.
Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg off the floor.
When you reach your flexion point, hold for a second before slowly lowering back down to the floor.
Repeat the same movement with your left arm and right leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
Position yourself on all fours on a mat.
Position your hands underneath your shoulders and place your knees under your hips.
Keep your right knee bent at 90 degrees and flex the foot as you lift the knee until it is level with the hip.
Lower the knee without touching the floor and repeat the lift.
Once you’ve completed the reps on the right leg, switch legs.
Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor.
Raise one leg off the floor and bend your knee up towards your chest. Yhis is the start position.
Perform the exercise by pushing down through your other heel and pushing your hips up, raising your glutes off the mat. Continue until your hips are in a straight line with your torso. Hold for a count of one.
Return to the start position by lowering your hip to the floor.
Complete all the repetitions for one set before changing legs.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.