Core

A toned core is key to a healthy body.  You might think that your core generally refers to your abdominal muscles, but the core includes 29 muscles which run the length of your torso and consist of the abdominals, spinal and neck muscles, hip flexors and glutes.  Each group acts as a unit, the core. 

This group of muscles is where much of the body's strength comes from to provide the foundation for all movements, from simply standing tall to lifting heavy items to working in your garden.  By adding core-strengthening, Pilates or yoga classes into your workout, you will feel a change for the better in the way you stand, walk, and present yourself to the world.