Tips for building core strength

Building core strength includes working your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. It is important for your overall balance and stability and can lower your risk of injury when exercising or performing daily tasks.

Here are some effective ways to build your core strength:

• Perform compound weight lifting exercises, such as deadlifts, squats, bent-over rows and lunges
• Include some core-focused resistance training exercises into your workouts, such as weighted crunches, medicine balls slams, hanging leg raises, and side planks
• Perform body weight exercises, including planks, side planks, bird dog and hip bridges.
• Consider adding yoga or Pilates into your workout routine