The core is one of—if not the most—important area of your body to train. And it becomes even more crucial with age as muscle mass, balance and coordination naturally decline over time.

Building a strong core can keep you steady on your feet, reduce back pain and help you maintain good posture.

It's particularly important for midlife women, as the menopause can contribute to reduced muscle mass, especially around the core and pelvic floor. You may like

A Pilates instructor says this is the one area of the body you should focus on strengthening as you get older and shares the three moves she recommends to target it

I’m a personal trainer and these are my three non-negotiable core exercises I do daily

The seven best equipment-free exercises for a stronger core

Sara Haley , a trainer

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