I asked a Pilates instructor how to protect my back as I age and she recommended these three core moves to support the spine

A woman practices Pilates at home on an exercise mat and smiles. She is on her front, pushing her chest up with her hands, smiling at something off camera. Behind her we see a large exercise ball and a fireplace. .

If you want to protect your back as you age, it’s important to have a strong core.

These mid-body muscles help us to bend, flex and rotate our trunk, while also providing support to our spinal column.