Strengthen Your Core, Protect Your Back: AB Fitness Featured on News12 Long Island

If you’re a busy Long Island resident over 40, there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with some back pain, tightness, or weakness at some point. It’s one of the most common complaints we hear at AB Fitness Personal Training — and the truth is, most of it stems from poor core strength and the wrong kind of exercise.

That’s exactly why our studio was featured in News12’s “Fitness in 4” segment on how to strengthen your core and protect your back — without spending hours in the gym or risking injury.

🎥 Watch the Segment Here:
News12: www.longisland.news12.com/fitness-in-4-strengthen-your-back
Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel/DPMTakLEZzQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzU3JbObbxQ

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Why Strengthening Your Core Is Non-Negotiable After 40

Your core is more than just your abs. It’s your entire midsection, including your lower back, obliques, glutes, and even your diaphragm. Think of it as the foundation of every movement you make — walking, lifting, even just standing up straight.

After 40, core weakness becomes more common due to:

• Muscle loss (sarcopenia)

• Sedentary habits from office work or driving

• Hormonal changes that affect fat storage and muscle retention

• Old injuries or postural habits that worsen over time

That’s why we don’t throw people into random workouts at AB Fitness. We build strength intelligently, from the inside out.

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What We Showed on News12 Long Island

In the News12 segment, our owner demonstrated several safe and effective movements we use every day in our personal training program. The goal was to show Long Islanders how they can build strength in their core without dangerous exercises like crunches, sit-ups, or twisting motions that stress the spine.

We kept it simple, real, and most importantly — relevant for people over 40.

🎥 Watch the full breakdown again on our Instagram and YouTube pages:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel/DPMTakLEZzQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzU3JbObbxQ

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The Problem With Traditional Core Workouts

A lot of core exercises that you see on TikTok or at big box gyms are not designed for adults over 40 — especially if you’ve had injuries, surgeries, or joint issues.

Some common mistakes include:

• Too much flexion (bending the spine forward repeatedly)

• Unsupported twisting (rotational movements without bracing)

• Overuse of ab machines that put pressure on the discs

• Ignoring the glutes and low back (which are part of the core too!)

At AB Fitness, our approach is different.

We focus on neutral spine, glute engagement, and building a bulletproof core with movements that translate into real-life strength. No guesswork. No wasted time.

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A Peek Into Our Core Routine

Here are a few exercises we often start with — the same ones we showed on News12:

1. Dead Bug Variations (stability + coordination)

2. Bird Dog Holds (balance + core engagement)

3. Glute Bridges (posterior chain + pelvic control)

4. Pallof Press (anti-rotation strength)

5. Plank Regressions (not just holding, but activating)

We don’t do these randomly — each movement is carefully chosen based on your goals, current fitness level, and injury history.

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Why Our Coaches Are Different

Every coach at AB Fitness is:

• Nationally Certified (NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA)

• CPR & AED certified

• Hand-trained through a 12-week onboarding process by our founder, who has over 20 years of experience and a background in physical therapy

• Required to attend ongoing education workshops, form reviews, and in-service training every month

This isn’t your average gym floor trainer situation. Our coaches don’t guess — they guide. They don’t throw workouts at you — they progress you safely.

Whether you’ve had knee surgery, back pain, or just feel lost in a gym, our coaches are trained to meet you where you are and move you forward.

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Where You’ll Find Us on Long Island

We’re proud to be Long Island’s trusted personal training studio for adults over 40, with 3 locations and more on the way:

📍 AB Fitness East Meadow
514A East Meadow Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554

📍 AB Fitness Massapequa
4150C Merrick Road
Massapequa, NY 11758

📍 AB Fitness Oyster Bay
5 Shore Ave
Oyster Bay, NY 11771

We also serve nearby towns like:

• Hicksville

• Bethpage

• Levittown

• Merrick

• Wantagh

• Syosset

• Locust Valley

• Rockville Centre (coming soon!)

• Lynbrook (coming soon!)

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What Real Clients Are Saying

“I used to throw my back out all the time. Since training with AB Fitness, I haven’t had a single flare-up. They taught me how to actually move right.” — Lisa, age 53

“I couldn’t do a plank without pain. Now I deadlift my bodyweight and feel like I have abs for the first time in my life.” — Joe, age 47

You can read more success stories at:
www.abfitnesstrainer.com/results

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Want to Train the Way We Teach on TV?

If you watched the News12 segment and thought, “I need this in my life,” you’re right.

This isn’t just a commercial — it’s a real snapshot of how we train our clients every day to build core strength, prevent injuries, and feel strong again.

👉 Book your private tour here: www.abfitnesstrainer.com/tour
📞 Call or Text: 516-303-9157

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What’s a Tour?

A tour is a private, no-pressure visit to one of our studios where you’ll:

• Meet the head personal trainer

• Talk through your injury history, goals, and concerns

• Learn exactly how the program works

• Walk away with a clear plan (no workouts, no sales pitch)

It’s the best first step for anyone feeling stuck, unsure, or intimidated by the idea of working out again.

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Still Unsure?

Watch this quick message from our owner:
🎥 www.instagram.com/reel/DHwCim3PKHd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Final Thought: Don’t Wait for Back Pain to Stop You

Most people wait for a wake-up call — an injury, doctor’s order, or health scare — before they take their core strength seriously.

But what if you could prevent that instead?

At AB Fitness, we’re here to help you get stronger, move better, and live pain-free — not just survive, but thrive.

So whether you’re 40, 50, or 60+, now is the time to take action.

You saw us on News12.
You saw how simple and effective it can be.
Now it’s your turn.

📅 Book your private tour: www.abfitnesstrainer.com/tour
📞 Call or Text: 516-303-9157