ILLUSTRATIONS: BEN FOXAL
If you’ve been doing Pilates or basic core strength work for a while now, you may have found that it’s getting just a bit too easy. At first, those glute bridges or planks on the floor might have felt challenging; now you’re not even sure they’re doing anything. You might even be wondering whether working on your core is worthwhile – but the answer from experts is a resounding yes. The term ‘core strength’ can refer to a number of things, but includes: strength in the core – usually meaning the deep abdominal muscles; improved balance; and strength in the glutes (including the often-neglected smaller glute muscles).