Many of us equate core strength with a flat belly or six-pack abs. And while those may be motivating goals to you, there are so many more benefits that come from improving core strength than how your midsection looks, including improved posture, reduced back pain and more.
Bending, lifting, sitting at your desk, and other common maneuvers can eventually cause pain. That’s why keeping your back in mind when crafting your workout is essential to your health and wellbeing.
Showing your back muscles some love can actually be achieved with moves that target them specifically as well as total-body exercises that help promote fluid movement and prevent your back from becoming overburdened.
Taking the time to work your quadriceps should be near the top of your strength-training to-do list. Exercises that specifically target and strengthen them can help reduce wear and tear on knee cartilage and will improve your hill climbing and biking power.
When you want to take your core strength to the next level, or are ready to mix up your workout with something new, consider using the stability ball as a prop in your routine.
Improving your posture isn’t just about changing how you sit or stand. It’s also about strengthening your core so you carry your body in the best way possible for your health and comfort.
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