Unity Challenge: Core

Kyle Poleon

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A hugely accomplished and knowledgeable trainer, Kyle Poleon specialises in combining core, bodyweight and resistance training to build long-lasting strength. Kyle has spent the last eight years as the highest performing trainer at the world renowned KX Gym where he was mentored by some of the leading names in the fitness world and is co-founder of Train With ID, which creates bespoke traning programmes based on the latest scientific evidence.

Unity Challenge: Core

Build core strength with this effective home workout

Unity Challenge: Core

A strong and stable core improves performance in all aspects of training. This challenge – set by one of London's most respected elite personal trainers – will work your core to build long-lasting functional strength.

Kyle Poleon

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KYLE'S ULTIMATE CORE WORKOUT

This no-kit workout not only trains your core for improved stability and functional strength that will improve performance in all sports and physical activities.

Your challenge is simple: complete the workout! Aim to complete three rounds, but stop as soon as you are no longer able to complete the exercises with proper form. This is what's called a giant set circuit, which means you do all the exercises in each circuit with no rest between each exercise.

Circuit A

A1 - Basic crunch x12

A2 - Leg raise x12

A3 - Side plank reach x12

A4 - High plank x12

Rest for 30 seconds, repeat, and then rest for another 30 seconds and move onto Circuit B.

Circuit B

B1 - Hollow rock x15

B2 - Bicycle crunch x12 (each side)

B3 - Side plank rotation x12 (each side)

B4 - Low plank - 45secs

Rest for 30 seconds, repeat, and that's one round! Don't forget to use #UnityChallenge to let us know how you get on!

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