Core strength isn’t just for athletes or six-pack seekersit’s essential foreveryone.

Your core helps you sit, stand, walk, lift, and move through daily life with ease.

It protects your spine, supports your posture, and helps you stay balanced and pain-free.

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That’s where this 60-second challenge comes in.

This one-minute test is simple, safe, and requires no equipment.

All you need is your body and a little floor space.

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But don’t let that fool you.

Let’s break it down step by step and show you what your results mean.

What Is the 60-Second Core Challenge?

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The challenge is built around the hollow body hold, a fundamental position in gymnastics that demands full-body engagement.

You’ll know within seconds whether you have what it takes.

It’s about owning your position under fatigue.

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Many people break down because their posture can’t hold up.

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