Your core is not just your abs. It’s a 360° support system made up of deep abdominal muscles, obliques, spinal stabilizers, diaphragm and pelvic floor. Its main job is to protect your spine and control movement. As we age, what we lose fastest is not strengt, it’s stability and control. That’s why I train my core intensely and functionally. Functional core training teaches the body to: • Brace under load • Resist unwanted movement • Transfer force between upper and lower body • Maintain posture during everyday tasks This is the difference between looking strong and being strong. Why this matters more at 50 From our 40s onward: • Muscle mass declines (sarcopenia) • Bone density reduces • Joint wear becomes noticeable • Balance and reaction time slow if untrained A weak core increases the risk of: • Lower-back pain • Hip and knee strain • Poor posture and compression • Falls and instability A trained core does the opposite. Benefits I experience from consistent core training • ...