#Core

Core training is a quasi-religious fitness rite, praising your abdominal wall while turning everyday movements into a posture-correcting ordeal. Experts claim that an endless loop of deep breaths and planks will bestow upon you the coveted title of ‘strong core’. Many latch on at the promise of back pain relief, only to find themselves acquainted with muscle soreness and humbled by their own limitations. On social media, perfectly curated poses are showcased more for their visual appeal than any genuine benefit. Ultimately, ‘your core matters’ becomes nothing more than a convenient buzzphrase for running away from real exercise.