{"id":13944,"date":"2026-01-06T13:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/?p=13944"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:00:06","slug":"myth-busting-core-training-ally-taylor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/myth-busting-core-training-ally-taylor\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting right to the core – myth-busting core training with Ally Taylor"},"content":{"rendered":"

We get right to the core with Ally Taylor <\/strong>as we explore her journey, philosophy and the future of fitness ahead of her online myth-busting seminar about \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 the core!<\/h2>\n

FitPro: So, Ally, how did you get started in the fitness industry?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ally Taylor<\/strong>: It\u2019s a story I\u2019ve told many times and people laugh. After university, where I studied Dance and English Literature, I had no idea what to do. Full-time dancing wasn\u2019t an option because of a couple of back injuries and, unless you go into teaching, those degrees don\u2019t open many doors.<\/p>\n

My mum suggested I do a fitness instructor course \u201cwhile deciding what to do with my life\u201d. So, I did \u2013 and the rest is history. I discovered I genuinely enjoyed helping people.<\/p>\n

One of my earliest jobs as a fitness instructor was doing an induction with a woman in her 60s. We were supposed to spend one hour together; we spent two. At the end, she hugged me and said, \u201cNo one\u2019s ever explained things like that \u2013 you\u2019re a gem.\u201d That moment made me realise how good it felt to help someone. Honestly, that feeling is probably why I stayed in the industry.<\/p>\n

FP: You were recently featured in The Times<\/em>. How did that come about?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

AT<\/strong>: Completely by surprise! I had written a blog for FitPro about core training<\/a> \u2013 specifically questioning whether we should even use the term \u2018training the core\u2019 based on how the core actually functions when we do life or sport, and the way we typically train it isn\u2019t how it functions in life. When we get out of bed that\u2019s our one crunch for the day done!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve done a lot of work with FitPro this year, from FitPro LIVE to the blog to planning the educational event that is happening in January, and someone at The Times<\/em> found the blog and quoted me. One of my clients forwarded the article because I wouldn\u2019t have known otherwise \u2013 we don\u2019t subscribe! They used one line about the core being reflexive and anticipatory and how it doesn\u2019t work in isolation, so perhaps we shouldn\u2019t be training it in isolation if we really want to be robust.<\/p>\n

It was validating to see other physios and professionals saying the same thing. It was a lovely surprise \u2013 although sadly it hasn\u2019t made me rich and famous just yet!<\/p>\n

FP: What has been the biggest turning point in your career?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

AT<\/strong>: I\u2019ve been 25 years coming up in the industry, so this is a heavy question! I\u2019ve done quite a large range of things and I really think that every step you take in the industry leads you to where you are meant to end up. The real turning point though was becoming a MOSSA trainer and presenter when they launched in the UK over 10 years ago. That introduction led me to the wonderful FitPro team \u2013 Jane, Brent, Teresa Wheatley and more. It opened the door to huge opportunities in education and personal development.<\/p>\n

Teaching the PTA Global syllabus came from that too. And while PTA Global is no longer running in the UK, it shaped who I am as an educator.<\/p>\n

Another major turning point was being introduced to John Hardy and FASTER. That changed how I look at research, industry narratives and whether things we teach are actually accurate or important.<\/p>\n

Everything I do today really traces back to those experiences.<\/p>\n

FP: What has been the most fulfilling part of your career?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

AT:<\/strong> There are so many moments. Delivering an incredible class where everyone is in the moment together and absolutely loving the experience \u2013 whether on stage or in my studio \u2013 is always special and makes it feel all worthwhile.<\/p>\n

But one-to-one moments with clients are gold: \u201cThanks to you, I went skiing.\u201d \u201cThanks to you, I can touch my toes but my brother can\u2019t!\u201d<\/p>\n

Those moments remind you that something you\u2019ve done has helped someone live their life better. That\u2019s what keeps me in the industry. It\u2019s certainly not the money!<\/p>\n

FP: What sets your approach apart and what philosophies guide your work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

AT<\/strong>: I don\u2019t know that I\u2019m that different \u2013 I\u2019m just trying to help the people in my community and make a difference. But a huge shift happened when I learned to question everything:<\/p>\n