The 5 Best Workouts

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Kegel Exercises

OK, kegel exercises won't trim your tummy, but they'll do something that's equally as important for your core: strengthen the pelvic muscles (think: bladder control). "Most people sit for extended hours throughout the day which really weakens the pelvic floor," explains Merrill. "As you age, if you don't have a strong pelvic floor, you will have problems with incontinence." To combat that, Merrill recommends

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Kegel Exercises

OK, kegel exercises won't trim your tummy, but they'll do something that's equally as important for your core: strengthen the pelvic muscles (think: bladder control). "Most people sit for extended hours throughout the day which really weakens the pelvic floor," explains Merrill. "As you age, if you don't have a strong pelvic floor, you will have problems with incontinence." To combat that, Merrill recommends taking traditional kegel exercises a step further and doing Pilates or yoga, which will strengthen the entire core for optimal muscle tone, injury prevention and overall functioning.

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