<p>At the core of every movement is just that: your core. And while lots of times &ldquo;core&rdquo; and &ldquo;abs&rdquo; become synonymous, it&rsquo;s not 100% correct to use them interchangeably. Your rectus abdominus, transverse abdominus and obliques do comprise your midsection, but those aren&rsquo;t the only muscles involved. Your back, hips and glutes also provide that stable base you need for stepping forward and backward, jumping side-to-side or turning all about. So to get a serious core workout you need to work them all.</p><p>&ldquo;Core strength and stability not only enhances physical and athletic performance, but also helps maintain and correct posture and form, and prevent injury,&rdquo; says Andia Winslow, a Daily Burn Audio Workouts trainer. &ldquo;Those who have an awareness of their core and ability to engage it properly also have enhanced proprioception &mdash; or a sense of the positions of their extremities, without actually seeing them.&rdquo;</p>