Stomach muscles over 50

[DottyHarmer]

Please re-direct if I’m in the wrong section…

My stomach has collapsed seemingly overnight. It’s always been slightly squishy since dcs but now is really not good. I am reasonably slim elsewhere so my stomach looks awful - it is has that “apron” thing.

No way would I have a tummy tuck - I don’t want abs of steel, just anything to stem the gravitational pull. Any good YouTube etc? (Not yoga with Adrienne - couldn’t follow beyond lesson 1 ) Must be aimed at the, er, less agile participant.

Thanks!

Pilates all the way... plus walking... and I keep trying to avoid hearing that I need to add a proper weight training element. But I am 65, and remain fairly fit, slender-ish, and supple. I could not claim to be the same shape as I was at 40, but most of my clothes bought then still fit passably, and for an event, a week's strict low-carb regime and Spanx, will have the desired effect.

Great post @NeverDropYourMooncup.

Placemarking. There is some useful information in this thread . Thank you

@NeverDropYourMooncup what an excellent post :). I might have missed it, but also weak glutes (any of the glutes) often seem to be the culprit. My husband often jokes with me about that song - the leg bone's connected to the... etc. Because a weakness somewhere causes issues elsewhere!

One other comment - I have never been able to learn "straight" and have to use mirrors and various other aids to work out when I'm wonky - so don't be afraid of asking if you go to a class. And I second the view to get a diagnosis - at least go see a good physio who should be able to diagnose, suggest exercises and stretches, and maybe even recommend a local class (lots of the physios run Pilates classes themselves).