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The buzz about working “core” muscles seems like it will never go away. First of all, most people don’t even know what the word “core” means. As a matter of fact neither do I! The word ‘core’ does not come from any scientific anatomy text I have ever read. As far as I can tell it is a term created by the fitness industry to promote all kinds of ab training products.

I’m assuming core training is supposed to give you a hard flat stomach or possibly even a 6 pack. I think this myth about core training is also how much of the new athletic style workouts are becoming popular as may exercises athletes do seem to appeal to the people who think they are doing a core exercise. So what is your core anyway?

As far as I can tell, people think their core is their abs, the oblique muscles (the muscle that are on either side of your middle set of abs) and your lower back muscles. This collection of muscles makes up the mythical “core”. Now, if anyone besides a graduate trained biomechanist tells you they know exactly how these muscles work, they are lying, and probably haven’t done enough research to know that they are lying (so technically its not really their fault for misleading you). The muscles of the core are very complex and the truth is that scientists still aren’t sure exactly how they all work together. So now that we can see we don’t really know how all the core muscles work together, how can you possibly think you are training them in any intelligent way!

The truth so far is that any exercise works your core muscles to some degree or another. As soon as you stand up and get out of bed in the morning your core muscles have to be activated to prevent you from just flopping over at the waist. All forms of rigorous physical activity will work your core muscles. For example, one of the toughest core workouts you can do is a series of short all out sprints. Don’t believe me? Give this sprint interval routine a try and see how sore your ‘core’ and ‘abs’ are the next day.

20 yard sprints x 4

40 yard sprints x 4

60 yard sprints x 4

80 yard sprints x 4

100 yard sprints x 4

After each sprint walk back to the start and repeat until you have completed 4 sprints at that distance, then take 90-120 second rest and start the next distance. If you push these hard, your whole body should be sore the next day including of those ‘core’ muscles. I’ll bet this is not the image you had in your head of a ‘core’ workout.

You can train ‘core’ muscles every day if you want, which isn’t saying much because they are working all the time anyway. With that said there are core exercises that are better than others, and the exercises people typically think of for core should not be performed every day, and some of them like crunches should never be done at all. In the second part of this article I will discuss the right and wrong way to train this part of your body. John Barban is a professional strength and conditioning coach and nutrition expert. He has extensive experience designing nutritional supplements and has developed his trademark workout for women 6 Minute Circuits. John is an expert contributor to http://www.efit-today.com/public/department59.cfm and recomends the diet program http://www.eatstopeat.com , and believes it is the best new diet for easy and effective weight loss.Solar Panel

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In gyms all across the country, people are using many different tools to exercise their core muscles. Some people really like the Swiss ball (Exercise Ball), and some people really like using the Bosu Ball. The Bosu is half of a Swiss ball on a flat rubber platform, and it stands for Both Sides Up or Both Sides Utilized because you can do exercises on the flat platform and also on the soft dome shaped side.
Balance Training has become an important part of core workouts, because when you stand on one leg your center of gravity shifts, and the core muscles in your lower back and hips must work harder to maintain your stability. You can stand on the Bosu Ball with 2 feet or on 1 leg. 1 legged balancing is really challenging, but it can lead to dramatic improvements in balance, coordination, and sports performance.
In addition to balancing exercises, you can do traditional abdominal and core exercises on the exercise ball. The stability ball can enhance your core workout in 2 major ways. It can challenge your stability because it has a soft unstable surface, and it can increase your core strength by allowing your body to utilize a greater range of motion when you perform traditional core exercises.
Whenever you do a core exercise on a ball, your core muscles work both to stabilize and move your lower back and pelvis. When you perform core exercises on a stable surface like a machine or the floor, there is less challenge for the stabilizer muscles.
The balls can also enhance your core workout by allowing your spine to utilize a greater range of motion. Your lower back has a natural curve, and the abdominal muscles work to reverse that natural curve. When you lie flat on the floor, the floor partially reverses the natural curve in your lower back, and this decreases the range of motion that the spine can move. Less range of motion equals less muscle work.
Here is an example of how the Bosu can be used in your core workout to make your exercises more effective. When you perform crunches on a Bosu Ball, your spine can extend to its natural position, so you get additional range of motion when compared to the floor. It is also unstable like the stability ball, so your core muscles also work to keep you balanced as you crunch.
Also, because the balls are contoured, your body can focus more on segmental movement through the spine. Lastly, because the balls keeps your body elevated off the ground, there truly is no rest position for the core muscles, so they stay engaged throughout the entire exercise.
The balls are great tool to use for core exercises. In addition to regular ab crunches, you can do reverse crunches, oblique crunches, or Russian Twists. If you see a ball lying around the gym floor, ask a trainer to show you a few exercises on it. You may find that it is one of your favorite tools to incorporate into your core workouts. Dr. Charles A. Inniss, Jr. is a physical therapist and personal trainer.

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In gyms all across the country, people are using many different tools to exercise their core muscles.  Some people really like the Swiss ball (Exercise Ball), and some people really like using the Bosu Ball.  The Bosu Ball is half of a Swiss ball on a flat rubber platform, and it stands for Both Sides Up or Both Sides Utilized because you can do exercises on the flat platform and also on the soft dome shaped side. Balance Training has become an important part of core workouts, because when you stand on one leg your center of gravity shifts, and the core muscles in your lower back and hips must work harder to maintain your stability.  You can stand on the Bosu Ball with 2 feet or on 1 leg.  1 legged balancing on the Bosu Ball is really challenging, but it can lead to dramatic improvements in balance, coordination, and sports performance. In addition to balancing exercises, you can do traditional abdominal and core exercises on the Bosu Ball.  The Bosu ball can enhance your core workout in 2 major ways.  It can challenge your stability because it has a soft unstable surface, and it can increase your core strength by allowing your body to utilize a greater range of motion when you perform traditional core exercises. Whenever you do a core exercise on the Bosu Ball, your core muscles work both to stabilize and move your lower back and pelvis.  When you perform core exercises on a stable surface like a machine or the floor, there is less challenge for the stabilizer muscles. The Bosu Ball can also enhance your core workout by allowing your spine to utilize a greater range of motion.  Your lower back has a natural curve, and the abdominal muscles work to reverse that natural curve.  When you lie flat on the floor, the floor partially reverses the natural curve in your lower back, and this decreases the range of motion that the spine can move.  Less range of motion equals less muscle work.  Here is an example of how the Bosu Ball can be used in your core workout to make your exercises more effective.  When you perform crunches on a Bosu Ball, your spine can extend to its natural position, so you get additional range of motion when compared to the floor.  The Bosu ball is also unstable, so your core muscles also work to keep you balanced as you crunch.  Also, because the Bosu Ball is contoured, your body can focus more on segmental movement through the spine.  Lastly, because the Bosu Ball keeps your body elevated off the ground, there truly is no rest position for the core muscles, so they stay engaged throughout the entire exercise. The Bosu Ball is a great tool to use for core exercises.  In addition to regular ab crunches, you can do reverse crunches, leg raises, Russian Twists, or V-ins.  If you see a Bosu Ball lying around the gym floor, ask a trainer to show you a few exercises on it.  You may find that it is one of your favorite tools to incorporate into your core workouts. Charles A. Inniss, Jr. has a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and is a Certified Personal Trainer. He is dedicated to helping people to live healthier happier lives.
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There are few better free workout plans than body core conditioning. Quite simply, this is one of the best workouts to achieve your fitness goals now.
What is body core condition, and how can it help you? Here’s a brief synopsis into these amazing free workouts and why they will transform your health starting today.
The body core is the midsection of the body, including the abs, back and chest muscles. It is critical that you keep these areas of your body in good shape; here are some tips that will help you stay fit and active for as long as you live.
The body core is what provides you with stability, balance and flexibility. Believe it or not, every movement your body does originates in the core muscles. That’s why it’s so important to keep this area of your body fit.
When you workout your body core, you improve the overall effectiveness of your limbs. Instead of merely focusing on building muscle, by creating a stable and strong base for those muscles, you will be able to achieve far greater strength and flexibility than you ever believed possible.
The great thing about body core workouts is that they are very natural movements, because they imitate your everyday movements. Instead of putting an undue amount of strain on your limbs, these exercises focus exclusive on the body core muscles, which in turn allow you to achieve maximum strength in your other muscles.
Most people attempt to merely workout their biceps or other muscles, and forget about the body core. Although other free workout plans certainly can be helpful to achieve strength and fitness, without good body core conditioning you will never reach your full health potential.
Two popular exercises for the body’s core muscles are the Pilates exercise and the Swiss ball workout. To put it simply, Pilate exercises force you to breathe properly and also perform slow and controlled movements that allow you to strengthen your body’s core muscles.
The Swiss ball is a fun workout plan to achieve your fitness goals. You can certainly perform many great workouts with it, too many to go into right now.
However, even merely sitting on the Swiss ball will create the instability you need to exercise the core muscles needed to achieve proper balance. Many people have found this workout plan very effective for attaining body core strength very quickly. It obviously does cost some money to purchase the Swiss ball, but if you have the money, it’s definitely worth the investment.
There certainly are more free workout plans that you can do to achieve good body core conditioning; this is merely a brief summary of the best ones available. Do your research, decide which workout sounds the best to you, and get started. Don’t make excuses, and don’t put off until tomorrow what can be done today. Get started now! Free Wii

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Sprint and Core Workout

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Sprinting is a great way to improve cardiovascular, agility and build a leaner tighter body. It is also a tough workout and should only be done if your in really good to great shape. If you’re not at this time, you can jog throughout this workout and build up to sprinting. This should be done 2 days a week.
Set up 5 cones (or anything you have as a visible marker) 90 feet apart (don’t get technical with this, just walk 30 paces which is roughly 3 feet per pace). Beginning at your 1st cone (doesn’t matter which end, the first cone is always your starting point), sprint to the 2nd. Now walk to until you reach the last cone. Sprint to the second cone. Walk to the last cone. Sprint to the 3rd cone. Sprint to the 4th cone. Walk to the last cone. Sprint all five cones. Walk to the first cone turnaround and go back to the start line. Repeat exercise. Once if combining, 4 times if doing solo.
Sprint for 30 seconds. Now walk 90 seconds to 2 minutes. That’s one rep, start by doing 5, work your way up to 8.
As soon as your done with sprints, do these core exercises.
The workout – do each exercise for the designated reps. Do all five without a rest. Once completed, repeat entire circuit again
Weighted crunch – Lie on your back, knees bent, holding a plate on your chest. Slowly crunch up, bringing your shoulder blades off the floor. Pause, then return to start position. That’s one rep, do 10-15. Please note – if it’s too hard to do with a plate, just do regular crunches.
Pulse up – Lie with your hands under your tailbone and your legs extended straight up toward the ceiling. Lift your hips off the floor in a straight line, pause, then lower to start position. That’s one rep, do 10-15.
Side Jackknife – Lie on your left side, with your legs with your legs nearly straight and slightly raised off the floor. Also lift your left torso off the floor, with your left forearm on the floor for balance. Hold your other hand behind your right ear, with your elbow pointed below your feet. Lift your legs toward your torso while keeping your torso stationary. Pause, slowly lower your legs to the start position. That’s one rep. Do 10-15, then switch sides.
Negative crunch – sit with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart. Extend your arms in front of you with your fingers interlaced. Begin with your upper body at slightly less than a 90 degree angle to the floor. Lower your upper body toward the floor, curling your torso forward, rounding your lower back and keeping you abs contracted. When your upper body reaches a 45 degree angle to the floor, return to the start position. That’s one rep. Do 10-15 stained glass film

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I hope your enjoying your summer! Hard to believe we’re half way through another year. Seems like yesterday I was celebrating New Year’s Day at a friend’s house, watching football and playing about 4 hours of tennis. How are your resolutions going? July is a good time to reflect on those resolutions because the year is only half over. If you’ve wavered, stop now and go back over them. You can make all your resolutions become reality still, just do it! Have a fun, safe and happy 4th of July!
Here’s a good bicep and core routine. Both routines are a little hard to understand. Don’t be afraid to highlight, then print them to take to the gym, garage or wherever else your working out.
Biceps – perform 3 sets of the close grip chin-up followed by 3 sets of the dumbbell single arm isometric curl. Rest for 60 seconds after each set. Do as many chin-ups as possible in each set and complete 10-12 reps in each set of curls. Perform this workout twice a week, resting at least 2 days between sessions.
Close grip chin-up – Grab a chin-up bar with an underhand grip, your hands about 6 inches apart. Hang with your arms straight, Keeping your face straight ahead and your elbows pointed down, pull yourself up until the bar is directly under your chin. Then lower yourself to the starting position.
Dumbbell single arm isometric curl – grab a dumbbell in each hand. Curl the weight in your left hand until your elbow is bent 90 degrees. Holding that position, curl the weight in your right hand toward your shoulder, lower it. Complete the required reps while holding your left arm steady at the 90 degree angle. Repeat on the other side.
Core routine
The workout – do each exercise for the designated reps. Do all four without a rest. Once completed, repeat entire circuit again
Weighted crunch – Lie on your back, knees bent, holding a plate on your chest. Slowly crunch up, bringing your shoulder blades off the floor. Pause, then return to start position. That’s one rep, do 10-15. Please note – if it’s too hard to do with a plate, just do regular crunches.
Pulse up – Lie with your hands under your tailbone and your legs extended straight up toward the ceiling. Lift your hips off the floor in a straight line, pause, then lower to start position. That’s one rep, do 10-15.
Side Jackknife – Lie on your left side, with your legs with your legs nearly straight and slightly raised off the floor. Also lift your left torso off the floor, with your left forearm on the floor for balance. Hold your other hand behind your right ear, with your elbow pointed below your feet. Lift your legs toward your torso while keeping your torso stationary. Pause, slowly lower your legs to the start position. That’s one rep. Do 10-15, then switch sides.
Negative crunch – sit with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart. Extend your arms in front of you with your fingers interlaced. Begin with your upper body at slightly less than a 90 degree angle to the floor. Lower your upper body toward the floor, curling your torso forward, rounding your lower back and keeping you abs contracted. When your upper body reaches a 45 degree angle to the floor, return to the start position. That’s one rep. Do 10-15
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I hope your enjoying your summer! Hard to believe we’re half way through another year. Seems like yesterday I was celebrating New Year’s Day at a friend’s house, watching football and playing about 4 hours of tennis. How are your resolutions going? July is a good time to reflect on those resolutions because the year is only half over. If you’ve wavered, stop now and go back over them. You can make all your resolutions become reality still, just do it! Have a fun, safe and happy 4th of July!
Here’s a good bicep and core routine. Both routines are a little hard to understand. Don’t be afraid to highlight, then print them to take to the gym, garage or wherever else your working out.
Biceps – perform 3 sets of the close grip chin-up followed by 3 sets of the dumbbell single arm isometric curl. Rest for 60 seconds after each set. Do as many chin-ups as possible in each set and complete 10-12 reps in each set of curls. Perform this workout twice a week, resting at least 2 days between sessions.
Close grip chin-up – Grab a chin-up bar with an underhand grip, your hands about 6 inches apart. Hang with your arms straight, Keeping your face straight ahead and your elbows pointed down, pull yourself up until the bar is directly under your chin. Then lower yourself to the starting position.
Dumbbell single arm isometric curl – grab a dumbbell in each hand. Curl the weight in your left hand until your elbow is bent 90 degrees. Holding that position, curl the weight in your right hand toward your shoulder, lower it. Complete the required reps while holding your left arm steady at the 90 degree angle. Repeat on the other side.
Core routine
The workout – do each exercise for the designated reps. Do all four without a rest. Once completed, repeat entire circuit again
Weighted crunch – Lie on your back, knees bent, holding a plate on your chest. Slowly crunch up, bringing your shoulder blades off the floor. Pause, then return to start position. That’s one rep, do 10-15. Please note – if it’s too hard to do with a plate, just do regular crunches.
Pulse up – Lie with your hands under your tailbone and your legs extended straight up toward the ceiling. Lift your hips off the floor in a straight line, pause, then lower to start position. That’s one rep, do 10-15.
Side Jackknife – Lie on your left side, with your legs with your legs nearly straight and slightly raised off the floor. Also lift your left torso off the floor, with your left forearm on the floor for balance. Hold your other hand behind your right ear, with your elbow pointed below your feet. Lift your legs toward your torso while keeping your torso stationary. Pause, slowly lower your legs to the start position. That’s one rep. Do 10-15, then switch sides.
Negative crunch – sit with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart. Extend your arms in front of you with your fingers interlaced. Begin with your upper body at slightly less than a 90 degree angle to the floor. Lower your upper body toward the floor, curling your torso forward, rounding your lower back and keeping you abs contracted. When your upper body reaches a 45 degree angle to the floor, return to the start position. That’s one rep. Do 10-15
To your health and mental wellness-
Rob Denny
Certified Boxing Fitness Trainer/former United States Marine
Owner/Author
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I remember the first time I saw a demonstration utilizing the physio ball for rehab. The movements seemed elementary, until I got my dumb ass on the ball. Initially it felt obviously different, but the balance issue can be learned quickly. If you’re new to one of these little marvels, a few sessions will do. Learning proper foot and body position while on the ball can be mastered while providing a serious alternative to your normal abdominal routine. The selection of ball is limited to what’s available and my suggestion is to avoid the typical ball at the corner sporting good store, unless you want to hurt yourself with the usual collapsing, not so puncture resistant ball. For your sanity and safety, the Duro Pro ball or Sissel ball that has an inflated capability to support a 250 lb male holding a pair of 250 lb dumbbells will more than suffice for most mortals. Now, some starting exercises that can build a good starting foundation can be… Basic Crunches – Because you have to stabilize your body while performing the crunches, this staple core exercise becomes more challenging and in turn, much more effective. Simply lay down on the ball on your lower back and lift your shoulders and chest up and perform crunches as normal. You will feel the effects immediately and see exactly why exercise balls are such a cherished piece of exercise equipment. Back Extensions – Again, a simple exercise made more effective by the aspect of the extra stabilization needed to balance yourself while performing the exercise. Simply get on your knees and rest your upper body on the ball. Then, raise your entire upper body a few inches into the air using the muscles in your lower back making sure to stabilize your abs while you breathe continuously. Elevated Pushups – Don’t think pushups hit your core? Try this version using the exercise ball. Put your feet up on the ball and your hands on the ground and push out a set of 15-20 pushups. If you want to stay balanced on that ball you can bet your core, from your upper thighs, to your lower back, to your abdominals will be working. At one time pushups just hit the triceps chest and shoulders, but by adding the exercise ball, you incorporate your entire core. Knee Tucks – While in the elevated pushup position, move back so your thighs are resting on the ball. Now, tuck your knees into your chest by rolling the ball towards you. This one simply movement will tax your abs immensely and give you a core workout you won’t soon forget. Keep in mind, this is a very abridged version of all the exercises you can do using the exercise ball. This handy piece of equipment will allow you to perform an incredible core workout and do it safely at the same time. 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I remember the first time I saw a demonstration utilizing the physio ball for rehab. The movements seemed elementary, until I got my dumb ass on the ball. Initially it felt obviously different, but the balance issue can be learned quickly. If you’re new to one of these little marvels, a few sessions will do. Learning proper foot and body position while on the ball can be mastered while providing a serious alternative to your normal abdominal routine. The selection of ball is limited to what’s available and my suggestion is to avoid the typical ball at the corner sporting good store, unless you want to hurt yourself with the usual collapsing, not so puncture resistant ball. For your sanity and safety, the Duro Pro ball or Sissel ball that has an inflated capability to support a 250 lb male holding a pair of 250 lb dumbbells will more than suffice for most mortals. Now, some starting exercises that can build a good starting foundation can be… Basic Crunches – Because you have to stabilize your body while performing the crunches, this staple core exercise becomes more challenging and in turn, much more effective. Simply lay down on the ball on your lower back and lift your shoulders and chest up and perform crunches as normal. You will feel the effects immediately and see exactly why exercise balls are such a cherished piece of exercise equipment. Back Extensions – Again, a simple exercise made more effective by the aspect of the extra stabilization needed to balance yourself while performing the exercise. Simply get on your knees and rest your upper body on the ball. Then, raise your entire upper body a few inches into the air using the muscles in your lower back making sure to stabilize your abs while you breathe continuously. Elevated Pushups – Don’t think pushups hit your core? Try this version using the exercise ball. Put your feet up on the ball and your hands on the ground and push out a set of 15-20 pushups. If you want to stay balanced on that ball you can bet your core, from your upper thighs, to your lower back, to your abdominals will be working. At one time pushups just hit the triceps chest and shoulders, but by adding the exercise ball, you incorporate your entire core. Knee Tucks – While in the elevated pushup position, move back so your thighs are resting on the ball. Now, tuck your knees into your chest by rolling the ball towards you. This one simply movement will tax your abs immensely and give you a core workout you won’t soon forget. Keep in mind, this is a very abridged version of all the exercises you can do using the exercise ball. This handy piece of equipment will allow you to perform an incredible core workout and do it safely at the same time. 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