{"id":601852,"date":"2026-07-24T11:05:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/601852\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:05:29","slug":"build-a-stronger-core-without-the-gym-by-adding-these-4-moves-to-your-daily-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/601852\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a stronger core without the gym by adding these 4 moves to your daily walk"},"content":{"rendered":"

While having a strong core is crucial for being able to do things like lifting heavy weights, it\u2019s also important for everyday living. <\/p>\n

A strong core helps protect your spine, improves balance and stability (vital for preventing falls), supports pelvic floor health<\/a>, improves posture, and reduces overall risk of injury. Indeed, one systematic review<\/a> and meta-analysis found that core training significantly improved older adults\u2019 balance performance.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, another recent study<\/a> of more than 5,000 women aged 63-99 found that greater muscular strength was associated with a significantly lower risk of death. The researchers concluded that \u2018strength and promoting its maintenance are instrumental for optimal ageing’.<\/p>\n

The problem with core workouts is that a lot of them are\u2026 unappealing, for want of a better word. And while crunches and sit-ups work for some people, many would prefer to avoid them like the plague.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re somebody who isn\u2019t a fan of these specific core exercises and would rather stack core work onto something you\u2019re already doing, such as walking<\/a>, midlife and senior fitness trainer Cindy Sullivan<\/a> recently shared an ab and walking workout on Instagram<\/a> that she says her clients love.<\/p>\n

\u2018No mat. No floor. No crunches. Just your walk, done a little more intentionally,\u2019 she wrote in the caption of the post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018<\/strong>Do this 3-4 times a week and you\u2019ll feel it \u2013 a stronger, steadier core that supports your posture and balance, and shows up in how you move through everyday life.’<\/p>\n

The workout <\/strong> <\/p>\n

Start by walking for 10 minutes to warm up.<\/p>\n

Do each exercise for 60 seconds each, followed by a five minute walk. Repeat for three rounds; after the third round, increase the walking time to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

The moves <\/p>\n