Core Stiffness: What It Is and Why It’s Important
You likely already know that core training is important, not only for core strength but for core stiffness as well. A study shows that not all core exercises are equally effective. Find out why.
You likely already know that core training is important, not only for core strength but for core stiffness as well. A study shows that not all core exercises are equally effective. Find out why.
You constantly hear about the importance of having strong core muscles. Yes, it’s important. Is your core as strong as it should be? Here are two simple ways to determine whether you could use more core-focused training.
Looking for a way to add a new dimension to your workout? Grab a medicine ball! Find out how working out with a medicine ball can make your workout more challenging and more fun and what benefits you can expect.
Most people make a critical mistake when they work their core muscles. They only focus in on the abdominal muscle group, while ignoring the rest of the core muscles that make up the torso. The core muscles consist not only of the muscles that make up the abdominal wall, but also the oblique muscles, the pelvic muscles and the muscles that support the back and spine.
My past lifestyle was not the healthiest. I was a smoker for over 30 years, afraid to quit because I knew I would gain weight as well as lose my “stress reliever”. My husband convinced me to quit with him in October, 2008 and we were both successful, however, by Jan. 2009, I had gained
Cardio Core Circuit (formerly Skills and Drills), 51 minutes, is broken into five fitness rounds and is very cardio intensive. In each round you will do three short cardio drills back to back and then repeat them (so it’s six cardio bursts per round). After each of these cardio groupings you will do intense functional