10/30/2026
🌿 **MOVEMENT CORNER | What Do We Actually Mean by “Core”?**
When we talk about strengthening your core at Studio Upgrade, we're talking about so much more than your abdominal muscles.
Your core is a coordinated system of muscles that helps support your spine and pelvis, works with your breathing, and allows you to move through everyday life with greater control and confidence.
Think about the things you do every day:
Getting out of bed in the morning.
Standing up from your favorite chair.
Carrying groceries into the house.
Reaching into a cabinet.
Playing with your grandchildren.
Maintaining your balance as you walk.
Your core plays a role in all of them!
And yet, so often, people associate core strength with crunches, sit-ups, or having a flat stomach.
**At Studio Upgrade, we're much more interested in what your body can DO than what it looks like.** 🤎
This week, we're sharing a little education from our recent Studio Upgrade newsletter.
In these six slides, you'll learn more about the muscles that make up your core, how they work together with your breath, and why this coordination is so important for comfortable, confident movement.
We've also included a gentle breathing exercise you can try right at home.
You might be surprised by how much is happening in your body during something as simple as taking a breath!
💚 Take a few minutes to look through the slides, and feel free to share this with someone who might find it helpful.
**A question for you:** When you think about core strength, what's the first exercise that comes to mind?
We'd love to hear your answers!
— Brittaney & the Studio Upgrade Team
📍 Studio Upgrade | College Park, Indianapolis
