What if I told you that a strong core was more important than just having a toned tummy?
*gasp*
Beyond just having a toned tummy, having strong abdominal muscles is extremely important because it supports your entire body – it’s the basis of all movement! It is the link between your upper and lower body planes and is a powerhouse muscle group that oftentimes doesn’t get the attention it deserves. You utilize your core for everyday activities like getting out of bed, bending over to pick up your kids, unloading your groceries, gardening, and especially when working out. When our core is weak we aren’t able to maximize this muscle group’s job and instead pull from our back muscles to help.
This is a huge reason for our backs feeling sore or strained constantly.
A few other things you might experience from a weak core:
😖 hip & knee pain
😖 poor posture
😖 shortness of breath
😖 inefficient movement patterns and increased risk of injury
Strong abdominal muscles support your spine, balance and stabilize your body and allow you to have better posture which all help alleviate the unnecessary pressure off your back.
So basically, a strong core protects your body and allows you to do the things you love with less effort and more ease. All aesthetic goals aside, this is a muscle group that is crucial for overall health.
So next time you’re looking in the mirror, checking for those abs, remember that it’s deeper than that.
A strong core equals:
👉Less pain
👉Deeper squats
👉Faster running
👉 stronger you
As your personal trainer and accountability coach I challenge you to take on the 30-day 6-pack abs challenge! You can sign up for free HERE – you’ll receive your challenge calendar straight to your inbox.
100 reps of a new core exercise every day for 30 days! I’ll be there every step of the way, cueing you, cheering you on and doing it with you. You are going to see and feel muscles in your core that you didn’t even know existed!
You can also conquer this challenge inside my Stretchy Fit App where every workout video is ad-free and organized for you. Plus, you get to join the AMAZING Stretchy Babe Squad. So many members have already done this challenge and will be able to offer you advice, motivation and maybe even decide to do it alongside you. You can start your 7-day risk-free trial HERE.
Let’s get our strongest AND sexiest abs ever!
