When most people think about ageing well, they think about eating healthy, walking regularly or keeping their mind active. While all of those habits are incredibly important, there’s one area that is often overlooked despite having one of the strongest bodies of scientific evidence behind it: Strength training. Strength isn’t about lifting the heaviest weights, it’s about building the capacity to enjoy life for longer. In fact, maintaining muscle strength as we age has been s

"Pull your belly button to your spine." "Engage your core." "A strong core will fix your back pain." These phrases are repeated across studios, gyms, and online platforms. They sound authoritative and have been passed along through generations of fitness instruction. But several of the most widely held beliefs about core stability are either oversimplified or no longer supported by current research. Clinical Pilates focuses on muscle coordination and function, not just abdomi