Core Exercises
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Core Exercises will bring to you the best and most efficient core exercises through videos and step by step tutorials done by personal trainers in order to ensure maximum core exercise results.
Core Exercises- 7 Great Reasons to Perform Core Exercises
If you keep up with the trends in the personal training health and fitness world then we know you have heard the phrase “core exercises” and “core strength” being thrown around a lot lately. Maybe you are not sure what it is? Well we are going to help you out a little bit and list 7 great reasons why core exercises are great for you.
7 Reasons Core Exercises are good for your personal training routine:
1. Core exercises improve your balance and stability
2. Core exercises don’t require specialized bulky equipment found in gyms (Meaning NO need for a gym membership-which saves you money!)
3. Core exercises can help tone your abs (The biggest reason I jumped on board!)
4. Stronger core muscles make it easier to do almost all other physical activities
5. Core exercises can be done at your own pace
6. Core exercises can be done from the comfort of your own home
7. Core exercises can help you reach plenty of your other fitness goals
What are Core Muscles?
When someone says core strength, they are referring to the muscles of your abs and back and their ability to support your spine and keep your body stable and balanced, which is a very important job.
We are going to get a little technical in the next segment to help you understand what muscles are included in your core. The major muscles of your core include:
* Transverse Abdominis (TVA)-The deepest of the abdominal muscles, this lies under the obliques (muscles of your
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waist). It acts like a weight belt, wrapping around your spine for protection and stability.Target Exercise: Plank
* External Obliques-These muscles are on the side and front of the abdomen, around your waist.Target Exercise: Arm Sweep
* Internal Obliques-These muscles lie under the external obliques, running in the opposite direction.Target Exercise: Crossover Crunch
* Rectus Abdominis-The Rectus Abdominis is a long muscle that extends along the front of the abdomen. This is the ’six-pack’ part of the abs that becomes visible with reduced body fat. Target Exercise: Crunch
* Erector Spinae -The erector spinae is actually a collection of three muscles along your neck to your lower back. Target Exercise: Back Extension
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