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May 12, 2026, 12:15 AM CUT

Gwen Stefani’s inspired abs routine for a strong core

Being consistent itself is difficult, but Gwen Stefani is doing it relentlessly, not only with her music but also with fitness. With an exceptionally toned physique even at 56, Stefani is setting major fitness goals, especially related to core strengthening.

Stefani, along with working out and lifting weights, also does yoga, Pilates, and boxing. She prefers sticking to the workouts that make her body feel good.

The featured artist on Eminem’s Kings Never Die has a Peloton instructor who curates workouts according to her needs, which can vary from mixing cycling and lifting weights to running to doing yoga.

Let’s take a look at her training structure.

She follows a structure called AMRAP, meaning as many rounds as possible, resting for 20-30 seconds in between workouts. Her workouts require minimal equipment and can be done with a mat, a medicine ball, and a bench.

Here are the exercises in Stefani’s regimen that help her stay slim and trim even at 54:

Hollow Body Hold-30 seconds-

You will need to lie on your back and get your knees over your hips, and your shins should be parallel to the floor. You will need to hold a medicine ball over your chest with arms extended. Extend your legs straight up and slowly lower them toward the floor, stop, and hold before your lower back lifts.

Side Plank — 45 seconds

Begin by taking a forearm plank with the forearms crossed. Rotate sideways towards a right-side plank on the right elbow while stretching the left arm towards the ceiling. Pause for 4 seconds before rotating through the center to take a left-side plank.

Plank to Superman — 45 seconds

Assuming a high plank, gradually bring your chest down to touch the floor for 4 seconds. Reach out the arms in front and stretch out the legs backward, and raise them to a Superman position. Hold for 4 seconds before rising again to the plank.

Kneeling Rotation — 45 seconds

Kneel with your toes facing backward and place your hands behind your head. Hinge forward from your hips and take them back towards your heels. Squeeze glutes and stand up into a tall kneeling position; then twist to the left side. Bend down again, stand up, and twist to the right side. Repeat alternately.

Dolphin Inchworm — 45 seconds

In a forearm plank with palms flat and fingers pointing forward, walk feet toward hands until hips are stacked overhead in an inverted V. Lift one leg, lower it, then lift and lower the other. Walk feet back out to the plank.

Kneeling Wood Chop — 30 seconds each side

In a half-kneeling position, hold a medicine ball next to your ear on the back-knee side. Swing it diagonally across your body down to the outside of the opposite hip in one controlled motion. Keep your core tight throughout.

Forearm Windshield Wipers — 30 seconds

From a forearm plank with feet together, rotate hips to the right so you’re on the outside of your right foot, then immediately rotate to the left. Keep glutes squeezed and core locked the entire time.

Russian Twist — 30 seconds

Sit on a bench holding a medicine ball at belly button height, feet on the floor (beginner) or hovering (advanced). Rotate the ball to the outside of your left hip, then quickly over to the right. Continue alternating.

Bicycle Twist — 30 seconds.

Lie on the bench with legs extended and lifted. Hands behind ears. Pull your right knee in as you rotate your left elbow toward it, then switch — left knee in, right elbow reaches. Extend the legs fully between each rep.

Roll to Jump — 30 seconds

Lie on the bench, arms overhead, and pull knees to chest to roll back slightly. Quickly roll forward to seated, plant your feet, and stand — then jump straight up with arms overhead. Sit back down and repeat.

So, are you thinking of including a few of these workouts in your routine?

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Written by

Proma Chatterjee