{"id":911629,"date":"2026-07-04T08:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T08:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/911629\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T08:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T08:35:16","slug":"caroline-idiens-and-ben-shephards-no-equipment-workout-will-strengthen-your-abs-in-just-15-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/911629\/","title":{"rendered":"Caroline Idiens and Ben Shephard’s no-equipment workout will strengthen your abs in just 15 minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

You don’t need a long, equipment-heavy workout to build a stronger core<\/a>. In fact, according to Caroline Idiens<\/a> \u2013 founder of virtual fitness platform Caroline\u2019s Circuits<\/a>, former Women’s Health cover star and coach with more than 25 years’ experience \u2013 a focused 15-minute routine using nothing but your bodyweight is enough to strengthen your abs, improve stability and build endurance.<\/p>\n

Idiens recently shared<\/a> the beginner-friendly workout alongside TV presenter Ben Shephard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

‘No equipment needed and great to add on to your strength workout too as a finisher,’ she said. ‘Huge thanks Ben Shephard for doing this one with me in the park!’ <\/p>\n

The 15-minute core routine<\/p>\n

Warm up, then start by doing 10 reps of each exercise. Repeat for 2-3 rounds as you progress.<\/p>\n

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  1. Russian twists<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Dead bugs<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Crunches<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Toe taps<\/li>\n
  5. Bicycle crunches<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Plank shoulder taps<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Forearm planks<\/a> with alternating knee taps <\/li>\n
  8. Mountain climbers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to do the movements1. Russian twists\"Image<\/p>\n