If You Can Hold a Bridge This Long After 50, Your Core Strength Is Elite

A strong, stable core is the foundation of your entire body. Core strength supports independence, promotes longevity, and improves your ability to perform daily tasks and chores with ease. One of the greatest exercises you can do to strengthen your core is a basic bridge. This move targets your pelvic muscles, hamstrings, glutes, and deep core—all without placing undue stress on the neck. It also helps improve posture and boosts stability. In addition, this exercise offers variations so you can focus on specific muscles as you improve your performance.

The bridge is a stellar way to test your core strength. In fact, we spoke with Carly Harvey, a personal trainer, online coach, and Clubbercise instructor at Champneys, who says that if you can hold a bridge this long after 50, your core strength is considered “elite.” Harvey has...