Princess Kate’s strength is the result of dedication and smart training.
Princess of Wales has a natural flair for fitness but a resurfaced moment from 2016 is reminding royal fans just how impressively strong she really is.
During a royal visit to Craigmount High School in Edinburgh, Kate joined tennis coach Judy Murray for a youth workshop.
She dropped to the floor for a challenging core exercise sitting with her legs bent, arms lifted, and body held at a sharp 60-degree angle.
According to personal trainer and Ladies Who Crunch founder Nancy Best, holding that position with control is no easy feat especially for women in their 40s.
“Kate demonstrated serious strength and stability,” Best noted. “Moves like that require balance, coordination, and strong abdominal engagement it’s impressive at any age.”
Fitness expert Nancy Best has broken down exactly why Princess Kate’s impressive core strength is no fluke and how others can work towards achieving the same level of control and balance.
Reflecting on the now viral moment from Kate’s 2016 engagement in Edinburgh where the Princess held a challenging V-sit position with perfect form.
“Compound exercises often get overlooked because they aren’t sold as ab workouts,” she explained, “but they’re incredibly effective for building core stability since they activate multiple muscle groups at once.”
“Once you’ve built up strength, you can move on to more advanced core work that challenges both rotational and anti-rotational stability,” she added.
But it’s not just strength that makes The Princess’ core hold look so effortless mobility plays a major role too.
“Her hip flexors, hamstrings, and shoulders are all engaged in that V-sit, but she looks completely in control,” Nancy noted.
“That comes from maintaining a good functional range of motion, which helps avoid tightness and stiffness.”
Nancy warns that many women are still being fed outdated advice when it comes to core training.
“It’s not about doing 100 crunches a day or chasing a six-pack,” she says. “That’s a quick way to burn out and possibly get injured.”