Yesterday Marcy suggested we hit the beach this weekend, which immediately made me lift my shirt and check out my abs. A not uncommon reaction, I’m guessing.
When we think of exposing our bodies to the world at large, we tend not to think of our chicken-wing shoulders, our flabby arms, our spindly legs: Our gut reaction is to think of our gut. While obsessing over six-pack abs and a flat tummy may seem the ultimate in physical vanity, it’s actually a primal response grounded in sound physiology. As any trainer will tell you, the key to physical well-being starts with your core muscle group. Build strong back and abdominal muscles and you’re building the foundation for overall physical health. If it makes you look hot in the process, so much the better.