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As Sklar says in her post, “Grab a dumbbell and lets hit the floor.”

Little rest also raises your heart rate which helps burn more calories and makes the workout more time-efficient.

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As your core strength improves, you’ll find it easier to complete the workout with shorter breaks.

What will adding dumbbells into your core workouts do?

With added resistance, your muscles are forced to adapt, which can accelerate growth and definition.

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