STRENGTH EXERCISE. A great way to increase core strength is to incorporate planks. I use Jay Johnson’s pedestal routine (see a great video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS8jhZq1pJo). I do these four types. My form is not yet perfect, as the goal is to keep a straight line from feet to your head. Focus on pushing hips up making sure they do not droop. We are all a work in progress! I began with thirty seconds for each variety, and have worked up to 1 minute. *NOTE: In the photo above, I have two different versions strengthening the left side, be sure to strengthen the right. My goal was to show two varieties of planks.