Gretchen Bleiler Quotes

I do a lot of planks. I feel like the plank is the most underrated core workout; that's one of my go-to moves.

I think some of the most important exercises are all the core exercises that you can do to maximize training in certain areas of your body.

I do abs every day: regular, weighted crunches and sit-ups every other day, then my obliques and my sides on the alternating day. So I'm working my core every day.

I have a series of exercises in which I do a lot of core. I enjoy an ab workout. I practice every day and do many different types.

We hear about the importance of strong core muscles all the time, but it never quite hits home until you stop and think what the muscles around your stomach and lower back really do.

The core is the most important muscle group in your body. If your core is not strong, the rest of your body is weakened, too.

Your core is the center of your entire body - everything else is an extension - so you want to make sure you're strong in your entire core and not just part of it.

I love doing core workouts. The core is so important in tennis.

Crunches only go so deep.

I think that for my sport, the core is the most important. I mean, really in all sports, but especially in the sport I play, I keep my core right and try and keep that up no matter what I'm doing.

I do a lot of core strengthening exercises and the plank push up is a great one that you can do anywhere and anytime.

When I work out I always focus on activating my core so I'm engaging at all times no matter if I'm doing yoga or if I'm on the treadmill.

There's no doubt that 'the plank' is one of the best core exercises on the planet.

It's important to train your abs front to back, side to side, and all around to look great all around.

One of the easiest things to incorporate into your everyday life is plank exercises: great for your core, great for your lower back.

I've never enjoyed my running more. I also do 200 sit-ups a day, 60 push-ups, and a lot of stretching. I've had some back issues. I think the stretching helps with that.

I used to spend a couple of hours in the weight room, but really, an hour is long enough. I lift twice a week and on other days incorporate more core yoga and different exercises. It's important to listen to your body. I will shut it down if I'm tired.

Spin class is the best for your core!

When I was a teenager, I did a lot of pull-ups and push-ups. Every night before bed, I'd do 150 - in sets of 30 or so. Looking back on it now, I'm not totally sure that's the best way to improve as a climber. But it did make me a lot better at doing pull-ups and push-ups.

I also work out because I have scoliosis. I have to maintain certain strength in my core.

I'm not fond of crunches or lunges, but I do them anyway because I do see results. For me it's about being fit and staying healthy more than anything else.

I think yoga has given me better posture. People don't realise how strong it makes you. You have to use your body weight to hold yourself. As you get older, you're supposed to lift weights, but I find that kind of boring. Yoga is lifting my own body.

I think the two most important parts of any athlete's workouts are his leg workouts and his core training.

Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew.

I'm becoming far more interested in just functionality and making sure my body is as strong as it can be so I can swing my kids around and not worry about aches and pains.