“If a weak core is negatively impacting your life, there are some easy telltale signs to look for,” she says. “Let’s take a look at the most common ways a weak core makes itself known in your day-to-day life.”
Poor Posture: Whether you simply have slouched shoulders or an inability to sit up straight for periods of time, posture is heavily influenced by how strong your core is.
Back Pain: When parts of your core are lagging behind or are lacking strength, your back will overcompensate leading to pain, usually most found in the lower back.
Overall Weakness: If you feel like you aren’t reaching your potential during big compound movements or bodyweight exercises, then your core could be at fault. Remember, every exercise eventually ties back to the core in some way so it could very well be a limiting factor if you haven’t been giving it the attention it deserves.
Fatigue: Whether you run into shortness of breath from time to time or simply run into problems when it comes to prolonged exercise, a weak core can play into you fatiguing earlier than you otherwise would during exercise or even throughout a normal day.