While we all want to have a body like Beyonce or J. Lo the effort it takes to get there can be challenging. However, if you consider how much your core strength can affect other areas of your life, you might make working out a higher priority in your life.

Your core holds the muscles that are central in connecting your upper and lower body and the movements they’re able to produce. According to Harvard Health, weak or inflexible core muscles can impair how well your arms and legs function. This takes the power out of most of the moves you make, and no boss queen can afford to lose any of her power!

By practicing core strength, it helps to restore power to your body and enhance your balance and stability. This can lead to an improvement in your daily activities including walking, sitting with proper posture, lifting, standing, twisting, and much more. It also improves back health if you suffer from back pain.

There are so many added benefits to improving your core strength. But we understand that fitting a workout into your busy day can be a true challenge. So below are 9 effective core strengthening workout videos that you can do in just 10 minutes.

1. Strengthen Your Core in 5 Minutes

Get washboard abs in no time and feel confident in your bathing suit. Celebrity personal trainer, Joel Harper, developed a five-minute fitness series just for you.

2. 10 Minute Morning Workout (No Equipment Bodyweight Workout)

A full body workout that you can do first thing in the morning before breakfast! You don't need any equipment or weight.

3. 10 Minute Abs Workout for Beginners

This 10 Minute workout features low impact exercises that target all your core muscles for a flat belly but also are easy on the back. Great for beginners or anyone suffering from lower back pain or joint pain.

4. 10 Min Lower Abs Workout | Lose Lower Belly Fat (Intense)

A 10 min intense lower abs at home no equipment workout to target your lower belly. How to lose lower belly fat!

5. Yoga For Abs - 6 Minute Abs Workout

A quick and mindful Yoga for Abs Workout! You can do this sequence alone or before or after your regular yoga practice. Connect to your center and learn to move from the inside out! Build strength in your core, find a supportive posture and relief in your lower back!

6. 7 Exercises For A Flat Stomach At Home | Fitness With Namrata Purohit | Glamrs

Want a sexy flat stomach? You'll definitely love these 7 easy-to-do exercises that will help you achieve just that.

7. Yoga For Weight Loss - Yoga Core Workout

Yoga for weight loss isn't just about working the infamous six pack. Learn this cat/cow variation that will help tone the entire body.

8. Yoga for Abs for Greatist (10 Min) - Yoga to Strengthen Your Core, 10 Min Ab Routine

Quick Yoga for Abs workout! Feel your core get fiery-strong in just 10 minutes.

9. Power Yoga Workout (10 minute Yoga) Quick Abs & Core | Sarah Beth Yoga

Use this 10-minute power yoga workout for abs to strengthen your core, tone and define your abs and get strong FAST.

Summary

Your core holds the key to maintaining your overall physical health. Weak, tight, or unbalanced core muscles can undermine your physical productivity in your daily activities. Implementing some form of core strengthening while also incorporating a healthy diet will put you on the road to channeling your inner Beyonce!

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