Question: I’m in my 70s. I keep hearing about the importance of a strong core. What are some easy exercises I can do? Answer: Your core is the stable part of your body that’s more than just your abdominal muscles. It also involves your hips, back and even your shoulders. A strong core helps make everyday movements more efficient and safer—like whenever you reach, carry, walk, bend, or twist. Core strength is crucial for fall prevention. Our bodies constantly have to adapt not only to different surfaces, but to different weighted loads. Adequate core stability and strength can prepare you to better react to these changes and keep you from losing your balance and stumbling. Some floor exercises like the plank and superman poses are great for engaging your core muscles. A plank pose is where you hold a push-up position—with straight arms or resting on your forearms. You might …