Core Strength

Your Core your is the center of your body, including the muscles that wrap around your torso from the abdominals to the lower back. This helps with posture and everyday activities. It helps protect you from getting injured and improves your overall mobility, when lugging heavy grocery bags up a flight of stairs or walking without back pain. As an added bonus, strength training, or strengthening your core improves your mental health by boosting endorphins and relieving stress.

Planks:

Planks strengthen your core and will engage your glutes, shoulder, lower back parts as well.

Start by positioning yourself on your forearms and toes on the floor, keeping your elbows directly below your shoulders. As you get stronger, start in a push-up position with your hands under your shoulders.

Tighten and engage your core and hold your body in a straight line from your head to your heels. Keep your abs tight and avoiding any sagging or arching.

Hold this position for 30-60 seconds.Work towards 2 reps or 30-90 seconds

Crunches:

Crunches will strengthen your core by engaging your upper abdominals, and will improve balance and posture.

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, then gently lift your shoulders off the ground while engaging your abs, avoiding excessive strain on your lower back. 12-15 reps work towards 3 sets

Leg raises:

Leg raises are great exercises for your core and lower abs muscles.

Instead of lifting your legs straight out, bend your knees slightly to make the movement easier on your lower abs.15 reps work towards 3 sets

Gluteal Bridge:

A bridge is another example of a classic core exercise.

Lying with your legs bent, the goal is to drive your hips forward by contracting your glutes;you might need to consciously squeeze to ensure your hamstrings and lower back muscles don't take over. Try 3 sets of 12-15 reps.Start with 15 reps initially with the aim of completing 3 sets.