Over 40? 👀 These 4 Weighted Core Moves May Matter More Than Another Round of Crunches

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Over 40? 👀 These 4 Weighted Core Moves May Matter More Than Another Round of Crunches

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Four Essential Ab Exercises for Everyone Over 40

A strong core isn’t just about aesthetics — it protects your spine, improves balance, and keeps daily movements easier. As we age, maintaining abdominal strength becomes critical: we lose around 8% of muscle mass after 40, making it vital to train the core consistently.

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Dr. Cristina Sciavolino-Day recommends these four moves with a weight (dumbbell, kettlebell, medicine ball, or weight plate) for maximum effect.

1️⃣ Weighted Press with Russian Twist

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