Your core comprises the muscles of your trunk and pelvis, which include the abdominal muscles, the oblique muscles, the muscles in your pelvic area such as your hip-flexors, and the muscles of your lower and upper back. A feeble core makes you vulnerable to injury, pain in the lower back, poor balance and posture. Hence, as is evident, core strengthening exercises are vital for the overall conditioning of your body. Following are the benefits of core strengthening exercises:

• Provides protection for your back due to the bracing effect of strengthening the core muscles
• Provides core stability because of your trunk becoming stronger
• Stabilizes your center of gravity
• Improves your posture, balance and shape
• Improves your performance during exercise and sports activities
• Makes you less susceptible to back pain and injuries

With core strengthening exercises you will develop the strong core you require to enable you to do anything and everything with ease, such as climbing stairs, running, walking, lifting heavy objects, or something as simple as sitting with your back straight. Core strengthening exercises are especially beneficial for sportspeople. This is because the core stability that develops with core strengthening results in the muscles in your abdominal region, hips, and back working harmoniously together, making any movement seem effortless.