2602 What Core Muscles Are You Exercising?
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Core muscles are essential for functional living. But rarely are the correct muscles trained. What core muscles are you exercising for a strong, stable body? Let's get real. When you...
show more- Supports good posture. As you age daily, you want a strong back and straight posture to encourage self-confidence while protecting your spine.
- Improves balance. You must have a strong foundation and that comes from a strong core. Balance keeps you upright and falling less.
- Supports basic leg mechanics: running, jogging, walking. When your core supports your legs, your bodily mechanics flow more smoothly and help reduce the risk of injuries.
- Increases stability. This keeps your trunk grounded so it can exert more power and energy especially doing workouts or lifting heavier objects. Think of it as the trunk of a tree.
- Protects vital organs: liver, spleen, kidneys. Consider it a strong placeholder for your organs.
- Improves day-to-day activities: functional living. Think about lifting groceries, doing the laundry, or dusting and vacuuming.
- Reduce or prevent muscle aches and pain. A strong core helps to reduce or prevent lower back pain and decrease discomfort.
- Bridge - Raise your bottom in the air and hold for 3-5 seconds. Feel every muscles. Don't rush this one.
- Supine Toe Tap - Lay on your back with legs bent at 90 degrees. Tap one foot at a time to the floor. Be careful not to rush. And always have your lower back touching the floor. Do NOT raise up your lower back.
- Plank
- Side-plank with rotation
- Mountain climbers - Get into plank position and bend one knee to chest, take it back, and then bend the opposite knee to chest.
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