Core Reminder!

I know you've probably heard it before, but its always a good reminder to continue to train the core! It continues to be one of the most neglected parts of the body when it comes to exercise. Most of us tend to do a couple of pushups or the occasional sit up and move on. Big mistake! The core includes muscles that run from the abs and back to the pelvis region and hips. A weak core can overtax the other muscles in the body and lead to poor posture and balance. Trained muscles, however, learn to work in accord, increasing overall stability and reducing your risk of back pain and injuries when engaged in sports and everyday activities. Not too mention the aesthetic benefits too! After all, who doesn't want a nice trimmed up midsection?

Core exercises are quite simple to do and you are probably already familiar with basic moves such as crunches, plank and pushups. For those uncomfortable exercising in public, no gym membership is needed for core training, moves can be done in the privacy of your home while watching TV. Take no more than 5 min everyday and pick 2-3 exercise to do...and do it with the kids, the hubby, the wifey, the dog....whoever....everyone can benefit. Simply pick up several different exercises that focus on the trunk and take your time to learn the correct technique. Complete a few repetitions to start and as you learn the proper form you can gradually build up to several sets of 10 to 15 repetitions and add in an exercise ball or medicine ball for greater variety. Stay tuned for some videos on exercise ideas! Email me if you want a free core training guide...I'll send it right over to ya!