The best core workouts to do at home
Having a strong core keeps your spine, pelvis and hips stable when you run, preventing you from swaying side to side. This enables you to run more powerfully and efficiently, as it prevents the legs from having to work too hard just to keep you stable, and encourages a more upright posture. It also reduces your risk of getting injured, as a weak core can force unnatural movement compensations and increased strain on other parts of the body – including of the knees and hips. If you're new to running, it's worth building two core workouts into your training every week – and the three beginner core workouts below are a great place to start. These can be done at home and don't require any equipment. We've also included five beginner core exercises, which you can link together to form a circuit – repeat this two or three times.
