I’m a 72-year-old Pilates instructor who is in better shape than I was at 40-here are the exercises I swear by for deep core strength
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Key Points:
- Pilates instructor Liz Hilliard, aged 72, credits her strong physical condition to her workout regime, claiming she is in better shape now than at 40.
- Hilliard developed the Hilliard Studio Method, which combines traditional Pilates with resistance-based strength training, emphasizing core strength to support spine, balance, and posture.
- She recommends three core exercises to build deep core strength: standing oblique crunches, forearm side plank lifts, and a forearm plank series with heel presses, knee bends, and plank holds.
- Each exercise includes modifications to make them easier or harder, allowing adaptability for different fitness levels and promoting mobility and resilience with age.
- Hilliard stresses that maintaining a strong core is crucial for staying mobile and resilient as one ages.
