Fitness buff Vidya Malavade recently shared a timely reminder on how to engage the core, demonstrating the correct way to enhance physical fitness, improve posture, and avoid back injuries. “Let’s learn how to engage the core correctly. It’s all about the pelvis directions. The posterior pelvic tilt and the anterior pelvic tilt. Mostly, we aren’t aware. We are in an anterior pelvic tilt with the belly hanging loose, leaving our lower back vulnerable to injury. So, engage the core. Get into the posterior pelvic tilt,” said the Chak De India! actor.She continued, “Ribs down, belly button moving towards the spine, almost like zipping everything to keep it in place. Most importantly, don’t forget to breathe. Many times, it feels strange in practice, but with awareness, it will get better. You can use this engagement through your yoga practice or lifting weights and even dancing, helping the belly tone up and save the lower back from pain and injury.”Taking a cue from her demonstration, let’s understand why engaging the core is essential.Varun Rattan, founder of Evolve Fitness, said posterior pelvic tilt engages deep abdominal muscles. “This can help with many exercises like planks, hollow hold, leg raises, etc., by creating intra-abdominal pressure,” explained Rattan. Here’s what to note (Photo: Freepik)However, Rattan noted that the context is essential, and the posterior tilt is not a one-size-fits-all fix for all exercises.Also Read | What are walking pads, and are they better than treadmills?“Heavy, compound exercises like deadlifts and squats are best performed by maintaining a neutral spine. Over-tucking the pelvis, like in a posterior pelvic tilt, would round the lower back, making it vulnerable to injuries. On the other hand, excessive anterior tilt would overstress the lumbar spine while performing exercises like ab wheel rollout,” said Rattan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vidya S Malavade (@vidyamalavade) Learning when and how to adjust your pelvic position can transform your training, ensuring safety and performance.Story continues below this ad“Appearance-wise, once the core muscles are toned, they’ll help the gut to stay in its place. If you get in the posterior pelvic tilt, it helps you pull the gut in, making your tummy look flatter,” said Rattan.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.📣 For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd