7 WAYS TO CARVE YOUR CORE

Want perfect posture, a reduced risk of back pain and other injuries, plus greater strength for daily living? Look no further than core training. While, of course, core exercises will help you to sculpt coveted flat abs, working the core muscle group (not only your six-pack muscles, but also your hips, pelvis, obliques, transverse abdominis and lower back) shouldn’t be a looks-only). ‘It’s your central stabiliser and, even if you’re focusing on another part of your body, there’ll always be an element of core work.’ Having good core activation is key, which Penrose recommends you check for by drawing your belly button towards your spine and feeling your abdominals tense. ‘This is the feeling you want, not only when you’re doing a core-focused session but also whenever you train,’ adds Penrose. Here are the top tips that trainers swear by…