By this point, most of us know the importance of a strong core. Also referred to as the body’s trunk, your core is a group of muscles that wraps around your midsection like a corset, supporting almost every movement you make. It helps to stabilise your spine and joints, protect your internal organs, and is key to everything from good posture to better balance.
The chances are you’re familiar with many of the most popular (and often brutal) core movements - think planks, V-sits, Pilates Hundreds and crunches. But in the last year, you may have noticed an increasing number of your favourite Pilates teachers and fitness influencers taking their ab routines up a notch with added resistance, from dumbbells and ankle weights to resistance balls and weighted vests.
