What's Up Docs? How To Build Your Core Strength
Jul 8, 2025
James Moore, a physiotherapist and co-founder of the Marlboro Health Group, shares expert insights on the importance of core strength for everyone, not just athletes. He emphasizes that core strength is vital for everyday stability, posture, and injury prevention rather than just achieving six-pack abs. The conversation dives into practical exercises to enhance core function, the significance of pelvic floor strength, and how various factors like age and gender influence core engagement. Listeners also enjoy a humorous tale about a surfing priest that lightens the mood.
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Rex's First Steps Story
- Rex took his first steps at his mother's birthday party, captured on video by Chris Van Tulleken.
- This joyful moment quickly turned chaotic when Rex collided with his cousin, showing a perfect family scene.
Understanding Core Functionality
- Core muscles wrap around the middle body, connecting ribs to pelvis, providing stability and movement.
- Abdominal muscle tension increases internal pressure, helping the body remain upright and stable.
Core Strength Versus Six-Pack Focus
- Core workouts like planks and sit-ups build core strength that helps prevent back pain.
- However, general enjoyable exercise can also strengthen the core effectively over time.