A strong core doesn’t mean you have a six-pack; it means the entire network of muscles within your torso, including your lower back, hips and glutes, is robust, stable and capable of withstanding impact. As we age, muscle atrophy and bone density loss become more common, and you might find it harder to maintain lean muscle mass or strength.
For that reason, I’d like to challenge you to try these three floor exercises; they test your core strength, stability and endurance, and can tell you how strong and stable these muscles are right now. Want to give them a try? Here’s how.
