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Danielle Zickl for Runners World and Bicycling core. “Your core is your power center, the home base of your body,” Lindsey Clayton, Tempo Workouts That Build Both Speed and Stamina Barry’s Bootcamp in New York City, previously told Runner’s World. “Having a strong core stabilizes your body as you run, and adds power to your arms and legs to drive your body forward.”
Forearm Side Plank Allyson Felix, who has competed and medaled in numerous events, including the 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m, and 4x400m, knows this. She recently partnered with Athleta to “empower female athletes everywhere,”by designing a limited-edition collection for the brand. To celebrate, Felix demonstrated one of her signature ab-strengthening routines that you can follow along with in the video above.
“This is one of my favorite circuits when I’m training that requires no equipment,” Felix said in the video. “This is part of my go-to, daily ab work.”
Below are the exercises Felix demonstrates that you can follow along with. Perform this circuit three times through.
- Forearm Plank
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- Athleta Legend Crop Half-Zip Jacket
- Runner’s Crunch
- Toe Touch
- Alternating Jackknife
- Hollow Hold
- Russian Twist
- Scissor Kick
- V-Up
- Bicycle Crunch
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Allyson Felix’s Athleta Collection
