Core Strengthening by John Josephs, MS
Filed under: Strength Training
Core exercise involves strengthening the body's abdominal muscles as well as muscles of the shoulders, chest, the pelvis and upper and lower back. All movement starts from the core and progresses outward. A strong core helps a person training or participating in sports, or performing activities of daily living. In addition, it provides stability for the spine and improves balance, posture and strength. Most core strengthening exercises are multi-plane, multi-movement, and multi-joint in nature. Exercising should be specific to the tasks or activity in which you are training for or participate. Everyone could benefit from core strengthening exercises and the degree of difficulty can be adjusted for each individual.
Please contact your physician prior to starting an exercise program.