Working on your core strength can be tough as you age, which is why I love shoulder taps as a way to elevate a classic plank movement.
Childbirth, hormone fluctuations and age-related declining muscle mass (sarcopenia) inevitably affect how strong and stable we feel, not to mention how we train. The last thing my tender, middle-aged neck needs is yet another sit-up, but I know core strength is critical, regardless of age. It’s vital for functional fitness (making those everyday movements a bit easier), balance, and stability (making us less likely to fall), as well as helping to improve posture and reduce lower back pain.
