| Review
these 15-facts on strengthening the core muscles of the body.
1. The core muscles
of the body include the abdominals, thighs, hips, and back
2. Core muscles are
commonly referred to as the power zone or power house
3. Core refers to
the central region of the body or torso
4. Core strengthening
is vital for optimizing the abdominals, glutei muscles, and
the erector spina during both dynamic and non-dynamic movements
5. The development
of the core muscles are vital for the following purposes:
- Stability
during movement
- Maintaining balance
- Improving coordination
6. During the execution
of dynamic movements (running, jumping, lifting or and pulling)
core strengthening benefits and stabilizes the spine
7. Core muscles play
an integral role during movement because they support posture
as well as the coordination of muscle action
8. Strong core muscles
are essential for exerting force and absorbing shock
9. Functional training
improves the core strength needed for complete muscle development
10. When core muscles
are weakened there is a higher tendency of:
- Lower
back pain
- Insufficient posture alignment
- Abdominal strains
- Joint breakdown
- Feeble muscle strength
- The inability to balance and withstand external forces
11. The exercises
of core strength training are verisimilar to the exercises of
Pilate programs
12. An efficacious
and safe core training program entails a progressive process
of four to five basic movements that challenge stability and
muscle
13. Improving core
strength has been found to significantly decrease or prevent
the injuries associated with chronic back pain, physical inflexibility
as well as instability
14. The progression
of a core strength regimen generally transpires between three
to six weeks of the programfs starting point
15. As with any exercise
fitness regimen, individuals should seek the advice of a physician
before starting the program. |
