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Healthful Bites

A tabletop is more than a place to eat—it’s also a super-effective tush and tummy toner! Today’s workout includes three variations on the reverse tabletop. To get in the base position, sit on the floor with knees bent toward the ceiling, feet on the floor and hands resting on the floor behind shoulders. Then simply lift up your core so that your body forms a straight (or nearly straight) line from shoulders to knees. (Note: In the “up” position, keep hands directly below shoulders and feet directly below knees.)

These exercises will strengthen your core as well as your shoulders, hamstrings and quadriceps. The best part? No equipment is required since your body weight provides all the resistance you need!