4 Daily Chair Drills That Strengthen Your Core Better Than Floor Work After 55

As you enter your mid-50s and beyond, core training matters for reasons that go far beyond visible abs. A strong core supports balance, posture, breathing, and the ability to move with confidence throughout the day. It plays a significant role in protecting your spine, transferring force between your upper and lower body, and keeping everyday movements smooth and controlled.

Chairs offer a surprisingly effective platform for core training, especially when joint comfort, mobility, or confidence getting on and off the floor become limiting factors. Sitting gives you stability, consistent positioning, and the ability to focus on muscle control without worrying about wrist pressure, neck strain, or awkward transitions. That stability allows you to train your core more often and with greater intent.

Even when seated, you...