Many individuals include planks<\/a> in their workouts to build strength in this area, as they target your shoulders, glutes, obliques<\/a>, and deep core all at the same time. But we are here with four bed exercises<\/a> that can rebuild core strength even faster, according to Andrew Menechian<\/b><\/a>, Co-Founder and Head of Fitness at FitCommit. Menechian has over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry and has mentored more than 100 personal trainers through education roles at The Fitness Playground and Clean Health Fitness Institute.<\/p>\n \u201cI like bed-based core work for older adults because it removes some of the fear and joint stress. A plank can be useful, but if someone\u2019s wrists, shoulders, or lower back complain first, the core never gets a fair chance to work,\u201d Menechian explains. \u201c[When performing bed exercises, you] can focus on bracing, breathing, and controlled leg movement without loading the wrists or asking the shoulders to hold body weight. For someone over 60, that can be the difference between doing core work three times a week and quitting because the setup hurts.\u201d<\/p>\n \tBreathing Brace<\/p>\n This move may seem basic, but Menechian points out that many individuals need to re-learn control before adding any movement.<\/p>\n” src=”https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/mature-woman-lying-on-back-knees-up_1040902039.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=640″ alt=”Retired old people, fitness and sports. Elderly woman working out at home. Active senior lady exercising and practicing sport in domestic gym. Recreation, leisure, recreational activity” width=”640″ height=”469″ \/>shutterstock<\/p>\n
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