Here in Park City, we’ve had three glorious days in a row of 70-degree sunshine. The birds are singing, the sky is that impossible shade of crystal blue, and that unmistakable spring is here energy moved right through my body. Lighter layers, more time outside, summer sports on the horizon… and with all of that comes one thought: it’s time to work that core!

Your core isn’t just your abs….it’s the entire system of muscles that stabilize your spine, connect your upper and lower body, and power every single movement you make, from reaching overhead to carrying groceries to getting up off the floor with ease. The majority of movements in your everyday life all depend on the stability and strength of your core…Walking. Bending. Twisting. Sitting tall. It all comes back to the center…. so for a stronger core, don’t miss today’s workout!

Today’s workout is a 20-minute core routine that incorporates functional Pilates movements that train your core the way it was meant to work: in motion. The sequence flows from deep core activation into classic Pilates exercises like single and double leg stretches, corkscrews, and we’ll finish it off with a plank series. By the end, you’ll have worked your abs, back, hips, and stabilizers for a connected core from head to toe.

Remember… your core drives everything! 

The book “Built to Move” by Dr. Kelly Starrett has been on my shelf for years, and I come back to it because he articulates something I’ve always believed: core strength and mobility are inseparable. True core strength comes from a stable trunk that drives power through your entire body, maintains full range of motion, supports daily function, and protects your spine.

Mobility is your superpower!