A trainer breaks down the top five everyday activities that work your core.

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Core strength is an important contributor to nearly any movement your body makes, says Freeman.

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Thats why its important to see to it youre doing these movement patternswhilepaying attention to your form.

Ahead, Freeman breaks down five everyday activities that work your midsection.

5 activities that work your core just as much as a core workout

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Carrying groceries

Apart from working your core, carrying groceries is a great arm workout, says Freeman.

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That way, neither arm will be taking the brunt of the load.

Supplementary core work:you might strengthen this same set of muscles by simply practicing your plank holds.

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(This is also a little safer than taking on your stairs with your tippy-toes.)

Gardening

If any everyday activity can be considered a full-body workout, its gardening, says Freeman.

Eventhiscan count as a core workout…you just have to ensure youre doing it correctly.

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