Ab toning workouts are great for firming up your core and helping your posture. The bicycle crunch is a great basic way to tone abs. Place a mat on the floor or you can use a towel.

1. Lay on the floor, then press the small of your back into the floor.

2. Place your hands behind your head and raise your knees up.

3. Alternate touching your opposite knee to elbow as shown in the video. It’s important to tighten your abs and exhale when you crunch and inhale on the release. Be sure to keep breathing the whole time.

Aim for 3 sets of 20. If you feel any pain or soreness in your back, stop and stretch. The bridge pose is a great stretch or cat and cow yoga pose to loosen your back muscles.

What are your favorite ways to tone your abs?