Curls on Exercise Ball

• Most everyone likes working on an exercise ball. Sit on the exercise ball and find your balance point. Take a 3-pound dumbbell in each hand. Curl the dumbbell in your right hand up to shoulder height. Return it to its original position. Curl the dumbbell in your left hand up to shoulder height and then return it. Do 10 curls with each hand, take a 30-second break and do the set again. By doing this routine on the exercise ball, you will build core strength and you will see results quickly.
  
  

Side Step-Ups With An Exercise Step

• Stand to the right of the exercise step and step up while squeezing your buttocks. Then lift your left leg, bringing your left foot as high as you can before putting that foot on the step. Raise your right foot high before putting it back on the ground. Do the same with your left foot. Repeat this exercise 10 to 15 times and try to squeeze your buttocks throughout the process.
  
  

Planks

• These are more comfortable than doing stomach crunches and they are just as effective. Put your hands and knees on the floor. Pick your knees up so that your spine, upper legs and and lower legs are aligned. Flatten your abs as much as possible by pulling in your belly button for three seconds. Be careful not to curve your spine. Do this exercise 15 times, take a 30-second break and repeat the set.