Core Strength
Strengthen your core for better stability
The Importance of Core Strength
Your core includes all the muscles that stabilize your spine and pelvis, not just your abs. A strong core improves posture, reduces back pain, enhances athletic performance, and makes daily activities easier and safer.
Plank
Beginner5-10 minutes
How to Perform:
- Start in push-up position
- Lower to forearms
- Keep body in straight line
- Engage core and glutes
- Hold for 30-60 seconds
- Rest and repeat 3-5 times
Benefits:
- Strengthens entire core
- Improves posture
- No equipment needed
- Can be done anywhere
- Builds endurance
Russian Twists
Intermediate10-15 minutes
How to Perform:
- Sit with knees bent, lean back slightly
- Lift feet off ground
- Rotate torso side to side
- Keep core engaged
- Add weight for progression
- Complete 3 sets of 20-30 reps
Benefits:
- Targets obliques
- Improves rotational strength
- Enhances balance
- Builds core endurance
- Functional movement pattern