HEALTH Notes
■ There are many reasons why we should exercise our core muscles. Here are a few:
■ Your core muscles stabilise and balance your body and can help prevent falls. They are essential for everyday tasks such as putting on your trousers or taking something off a shelf.
■ Core muscle strength also protects your back – they are called the natural back brace.
■ You can do it any time, anywhere. You don’t need to go to the gym – all you need is a yoga mat.
■ There are endless core exercises from planks and sit-ups to fitness ball exercises, yoga and pilates.