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Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles
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Core exercises can help improve your balance and posture. You can do these kind of exercises without going to the gym. This resource includes instructions for doing a bridge exercise to strengthen your core.
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physical activity, abs, abdominal, crunch, sit ups, gym, work out, fitness, lifestyle
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Rated on: 2/2/2017 11:54:44 AM
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