205. The 6 Absolute BEST Core Exercises for Women of All Stages

Are your abs and core muscles feeling weak and less than stellar? A weak core can lead to back pain, hip pain, and a complete lack of confidence in what your entire body is capable of doing. But what’s the best way to train your core? Sit-ups? Crunches? That old “Abs of Steel” video? Nope. Let’s do better. In this episode, I’m going to lay out the ideal progression of the 6 absolute BEST core exercises for women of all stages. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, a high level athlete or even a grandma, I’ll tell you exactly what you should be doing, why, and how to do them correctly. When your core is strong - and I don’t just mean when you have a slender waist, I mean having STRONG core muscles - you will have full confidence to do almost anything, you’ll have fantastic posture, your chronic pain will disappear, and you’ll simply feel amazing. More Resources Download the handy “Mommy Tummy Guide” for FREE! Learn all about Diastasis Recit, exercises to avoid, and how to start healing your core properly. Check out Megan’s YouTube channel here - lots of follow-along workouts to choose from! Follow Megan on Instagram

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Megan Dahlman, certified trainer and nutrition coach, is on a mission to help every woman - no matter her age - feel strong, healthy and confident in her body. In a culture that overcomplicates everything, this podcast will be a breath of fresh air! Self Care Simplified meets you right where you’re at, giving you simple, sustainable tips so you can feel fully functional and pain-free—in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. If you're looking for expert self-care advice combined with grace-filled motivation to help you feel your physical best, this is it!