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The Core muscles would include the External and
Internal Obliques, Rectus
Abdominis, Transversus
Abdominis, Iliospoas, Quadratus Lumborum and some
deeper muscles of the spine. The balance in the
strength of these muscles keep the pelvic region in
balance. Of course, the erector muscles of
the back are very important too. Much of the
imbalance in the back begins with imbalance in the
pelvic region. Some knee, ankle, shoulder and neck
pain can begin from in-balance in the pelvic region.
Most people work their abdominal muscles and they do
not work their Transversus
Abdominis. The Transversus Abdominis muscle is the
major stabilizer of the lower back. Many things we
do in our daily life depends on this muscle to
stabilize our low back so we don't get injured. When
the Tranversus Abdominis muscle is weak and not
performing it's job it was created to do, other
muscles try to do it's job. This is one of the big
reasons for low back strain.
Have you been seeing people sitting on the big balls
and standing on balance boards or discs as they
perform exercises? These are great techniques to
strengthen the CORE muscles and a fun way too.
Having core strength along with having your whole
body toned will leave you feeling strong and solid.
Core strength makes a person better at all sports
at any age. Tiger Woods, Shaquille O'neal and Laird
Hamilton are a few of the many professional sport
players that are great examples and speak of Core
strength.
Visualise the core of an
apple. It's solid and it keeps the apple together.
That is our spine and the core muscles surrounding
our torso, keeping everything working together.
There is so much to say about the importance of CORE
work. If you do not know what or how to begin, call
and make an appointment with Tracy at Tracy's
Personal Training, in Huntington Beach.
714-843-9002.
It makes your workouts more fun and you gain core
strength while strengthening the whole body. You
will burn more calories before and after your work
outs and you will burn more calories sustaining the
muscles.
It's a win win!!
Tracy's Personal Training 714-843-9002 |
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