Strengthen every part of your core with just six exercises and a workout bench

Woman lying on a workout bench in a gym with raised legs.

Don’t you sometimes wish things could be easier? While I can’t make life easier, I can introduce midlife weight-loss coach Rachael Sacerdoti, who has a way to make moving through life easier.

“A stronger core makes everything else easier. Your posture improves, your lower back feels more supported, and your other exercises, whether that’s squats, deadlifts or simply carrying groceries, feel more stable and controlled,” she says.