Women's Fitness

FIT FOR LIFE!

Injury prevention, organ protection, a lower chance of back pain and greater chance of optimal posture… working your mid-section is about so much more than looking good on the beach! Consisting of your six-pack abs, hips, pelvis, obliques and transverse abdominis, your core muscle group works as your body’s powerhouse, improving your sports performance and keeping you fit for life.

A strong centre starts with core stability (strength in your deep abdominal muscles, which work when you draw your belly button

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