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A sure-fire ab workout for the chronically lazy 

By Katie Lewin 

The importance of exercise is indisputable, but let’s face it, not all of us are chiseled, sweat band-sporting workout gurus. Some of us would much rather cozy up in our sweatpants than actually sweat in them. If you’re a couch potato at heart, you can still strengthen your core — from bed! Here’s how:  

While ab exercises may not be everyone’s favorite, they do have one great thing going for them — most require you to be on your back, which is perfect for those lazy Sundays (or Mondays, or Tuesdays...) when you don’t feel like crawling out from under the covers. The brilliance of this simple workout from Mary Ann Wilson, RN, founder of the nonprofit Sit and Be Fit, is that it can be done in bed! Here’s what to do:

1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended.
2. Press your lower back into the bed and tighten your abs. Release. Repeat four times.
3. Repeat the exercise, but this time, raise your head slightly off the bed so you can see your knees. If needed, place your hand under your head for support. Put your other hand on your ab muscles to feel them working.
4. Repeat the series as many times as you like (or as long as it takes to convince yourself to get out of bed!).

Learn more fitness hacks for the chronically lazy. 

Published April 28, 2016. 

Katie Lewin is a Bay Area-based health and lifestyle writer.