59K views · 1.2K reactions | Who wants to have solid core stability??? Why is core stability so important? Core stability is crucial for maintaining good posture and preventing back pain (in day to day life and exercising) It provides a strong foundation for overall body strength and balance. Improved core stability enhances athletic performance by optimizing movement patterns and reducing the risk of injuries. #fitness #core #stability | Alexia Clark | Facebook

What’s core stability? Core stability can be defined as the ability to maintain or return to equilibrium in the presence of a perturbation. Given this definition, many yoga poses we traditionally think of as challenging our stability don't quite fit the bill. For example, consider plank and side plank. These poses *do* challenge our core, but more from a *core strength* or a *core strength endurance* standpoint – not so much core stability. This is because there isn’t much going on in the way of