When you hear the phrase "strengthen your core," what comes to mind? Most people think about abdominal muscles or maybe the six-pack everyone wants. But is that really what the core means? The term "core" is used so often in fitness, therapy, and movement practices that it has become standard. Yet, few stop to ask what it truly refers to, why it matters, and how different approaches understand and work with it. This post explores some of the concepts of core, from common fit