Core strength
I know that the new trend in exercise is to focus on your core strength. I realize that this is beneficial for balance, etc...does it also tone your stomach muscles?
Getting to the Core
Medicine ball work out is probably the most effective torso training you can find at a gym. A well-equiped gym must have a supply of different size medicine balls for your choice of work out. These ...
Bionic Woman forgets the core
The Bionic Woman may have technologically enhanced appendages, but what good are they without a strong core? Because core muscles support all movement, core workouts focus on muscles that keep the spi ...
Sore to the Core
I just did a Pilates class yesterday and WOW am I sore! That was a great workout, although it didn't really seem so at the time. I took class at a really nice studio that had all the equipment, and ...
Training
Aikido is a non-striking martial art based on harmonious conflict resolution. It was developed in Japan and though the headquarters are there, it has become a truly international art. The Bay area i ...
Strengthen the core, stomach muscles
So much back pain actually comes from lack of the core, abdominals. Strengthen them using yoga or pilates. You'll love having a flat tummy as well!Drinking more water is another way to reduce back p ...
Limiting Core Beliefs
What are your core beliefs, things that you believe at the very core of yourself? How might those core beliefs be limiting your experience?Discover your core beliefsand you will understand why you str ...
Paddle from your core!
A few summers ago, I spent a month kayaking off the coast of Vancouver Island. The first few days were brutal, I felt like my arms were going to fall off. Our guides taught us some good tips on how ...
Improve your Overall Fitness by getting to the...
Most of the movements we use in virtually all sports are started from our core: Swinging a baseball bat or golf club, shooting the puck in hockey, throwing a kick or punch. All the power from these mo ...
Strength Training During Marathon Training
As runners, sometimes we tend to put so much focus on leg strength, we neglect to work the rest of our bodies. Even when training for a marathon, it’s important to add some resistance training a coupl ...
