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

Plank

Beginner5-10 minutes

How to Perform:

  1. Start in push-up position
  2. Lower to forearms
  3. Keep body in straight line
  4. Engage core and glutes
  5. Hold for 30-60 seconds
  6. Rest and repeat 3-5 times

Benefits:

  • Strengthens entire core
  • Improves posture
  • No equipment needed
  • Can be done anywhere
  • Builds endurance
Russian Twists

Russian Twists

Intermediate10-15 minutes

How to Perform:

  1. Sit with knees bent, lean back slightly
  2. Lift feet off ground
  3. Rotate torso side to side
  4. Keep core engaged
  5. Add weight for progression
  6. Complete 3 sets of 20-30 reps

Benefits:

  • Targets obliques
  • Improves rotational strength
  • Enhances balance
  • Builds core endurance
  • Functional movement pattern