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Tone your CORE (and your pelvic floor!)

A strong core isn’t just about having a washboard tummy and fab abs. Your core is made up of the abdominal muscles, back muscles and muscles that support the pelvis – together they are the foundation of a fit, healthy body. ‘Poor posture, lower back pain, and injuries can all be a result of a weak core,’ says PT Simon Burden*.

Why they matter

‘Your core plays an important role in supporting and stabilising the

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