core strength
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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There are many examples of women returning to the top of their sports after becoming mothers but gymnastics, where vital pelvic floor and core strength are both weakened during pregnancy, is different.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Whereas surfing is beneficial for building core strength and balance, yoga is helpful for mobility and proprioception, for example.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Six nights a week, he spends 90 minutes on an elliptical—“I don’t like the bike, it’s not good for my rear”—before some core strength training with a Pilates reformer-like Megaformer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"When you think he should be on the defensive, he's able to use that core strength and come back on the offensive."
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
Still, “Good Boy” doesn’t stray too far from the film’s core strength: a normal dog doing normal dog things.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
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