Exercise is about so much more than just working up a sweat. I’m constantly reminding my personal training clients that a consistent fitness routine is essential for future-proofing the body and keeping you strong for life. That means focusing less on the muscles we can flex in the mirror and prioritizing those, like the deep core, that support activities in daily life.
That’s why I like this three-move workout from Courteney Fisher’s Strength x Pilates program. Using just a foam roller and your own bodyweight, it is designed to activate the deep core muscles, like the transverse abdominis (which wraps around the spine and torso) and the multifidus, the muscles in the back that stabilize the spine. Here's how to do it.
