What does it mean to recruit the core in virtually every exercise?
A. The strength of the muscles at the center of the body, especially the muscles of the abdomen and back, is integral to overall fitness. Exercise on Total Gym recruits the muscles of the core, thanks to the dynamic instability introduced by the rolling glideboard. In simplest terms, exercising on the rolling glideboard recruits the muscles of the core in order to stabilize the trunk during most of the upper body exercises.