When we talk about abs, we tend to focus on their appearance. But did you know that strong abs also boost your overall health? A strong core gives you stability, helping you maintain proper posture and avoid sports injuries. Strong abs also help with day-to-day chores like sweeping, cleaning, gardening, and scrubbing.

You work your core with almost every exercise. Biking, running, lifting, and pilates all challenge your core. If you want to give your abs some extra attention, we challenge you to these 7 quick ab workouts. Do them before or after your regular routine and you’ll have a strong, stable core in no time.