The Body's Hidden Stabiliser: Why Glute Training Matters More Than You Think
Published on 07/22/2026 at 10:02 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
When people complain about lower back pain or aching knees, the last muscle group they usually blame is the glutes. Yet according to current expert advice, the buttock muscles are the unsung heroes of core stability. Strengthening them regularly can dramatically cut the risk of chronic pain, because powerful glutes anchor the hips, pelvis and spine.
Simple Moves, Big Impact
Specialists recommend functional exercises such as squats, sumo squats and glute bridges. Diagonal lunges and side leg raises also help. Low-impact training is gaining traction too — short, frequent sessions based on the microdosing principle. Leg sweeps improve hip mobility, while the “Alternating Superman” strengthens the entire posterior chain.
One factor often ignored: the pelvic floor. Physiotherapist Bettina Sandner-Blanchard warns that weak pelvic-floor muscles in women can lead to incontinence, organ prolapse and pain. Simple daily exercises can counter this.
Muscle Loss Starts at 40
The need for strength training grows with age. Studies show that from age 40, people lose roughly three percent of their muscle strength each year. Functional exercises slow that decline. The German Cancer Research Centre says just 40 to 60 minutes of strength training per week is enough.
The German Pension Insurance scheme backs this approach through programmes such as “RV Fit”. The Passauer Wolf Bad Griesbach clinic has expanded its capacity for these treatments. One participant reported losing 12 kilograms.
Prevention Gets a €734 Million Boost
The TK Health Report 2025 underscores the urgency: mental illness is now the second most common reason for sick leave. Days off work due to mental health issues have risen 50 percent since 2019, to an average of 3.75 days per person. In response, the Federal Ministry of Health has allocated €734 million for prevention measures in 2026.
New partnerships are emerging. In July 2026, the companies NGmeds and Anytime Fitness launched a joint initiative targeting back problems. The Münster Adult Education Centre has also reacted — offering more than 100 health courses, from water aerobics to Pilates.
The 10,000-Step Myth
Science is revising old exercise guidelines. The 10,000-steps-a-day rule is now considered outdated. Recent studies show that just over 2,200 steps daily already lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health (2025) found that 7,000 steps reduce the risk of dementia, cancer, type 2 diabetes and depression. The World Health Organization noted in its updated guidelines from July 2026 that roughly 45 percent of dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes. The message is clear: the body needs movement — and it needs it consistently.
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