Medicine balls are commonplace at most gyms and workout facilities these days. They are used for anything from push-ups and overhead throws to functional swings and twists. For such a simple piece of equipment they are extremely versatile and there are a number of different types of medicine balls to choose from. Most med balls [...]
A bosu ball is one of those half-balls with a flat platform on one side and a dome that looks like half a stability ball on the other side. The word BOSU is an acronym that stands for “both sides up”. Both sides up means you can use this piece of core strength training equipment [...]
In the world of fitness, terms such as core, core strength training, abs and stomach are often confused with one another even though their meanings are quite different. As I’ve said before, I feel a lot of the confusion and misinformation is the result of the broad spectrum of professionals within the industry. On one [...]
I think my favorite core strength training exercises are those I do with any type of workout ball (ie: exercise ball, stability ball, or medicine ball). Of all the various forms of core strength exercises, I find that the simple movements using any type of exercise ball and body weight, or an exercise ball with [...]
The supine bridge and pelvic lift are two core strength training exercises that help people who experience low back pain or tightness. Personally I don’t include the basic version of these exercises in my regular workout routine unless I’m having trouble with my low back. There are more difficult, single leg versions of these exercises [...]
Lateral Bridge aka Side Plank The side plank (lateral bridge), while slightly less popular than the standard plank, is also a popular core strength training exercise. Side plank is most commonly taught as part of yoga practice but it can also be used as part of any core strength training program, basic resistance training program, [...]
Prone Bridge aka Plank The plank is one of the most popular exercises today and is used in everything from yoga to core strength training, to sports specific conditioning. In therapeutic and rehabilitative settings this same exercise is also commonly referred to as the prone bridge. The reason for the two names is based on [...]
Neglecting proper training of the core and lower back can potentially develop into a muscular imbalance (meaning on side is stronger or more dominant than another) or extreme weakness of the core which often causes an improper pelvic and spinal position during activity. This improper position and muscular weakness causes excessive or uneven force to [...]
Core strength training is a popular buzz term in the fitness industry it has a few very different definitions. Athletes and coaches tend to look at core exercises as a method of improving athletic performance, while general fitness enthusiasts and body building oriented people tend to use core strength training as a means to develop [...]
Effective core strength training should include a set of challenging core exercises that give you a great ab workout. I’ve listed some basic movements below based on reports from ACE. ACE or The American Council on Exercise, is a recognized authority in the fitness industry, who conducted a study led by Peter Francis, Ph.D., determining [...]
This looks like so much fun, it’s a newly launched piece of fitness equipment designed for cross training, core strength training, and balance. If fitness were as fun as this looks everyone would be doing it! Technorati Tags: Core Strength Training
Russian Twist/ Dumbbell Decline Press Combo Perform each exercise in succession, one immediately after the other. After performing both take a 1 minute break and go start again. 10 twists each direction. 10 decline presses. 4 total sets. Sponsored Links hopfeed_affiliate=’phcom’; hopfeed_affiliate_tid=’3 tab ad’; hopfeed_cellpadding=5; hopfeed_font=’Times New Roman, Times’; hopfeed_font_size=’8pt’; hopfeed_font_color=’#000000′; hopfeed_tab1_title=’Core Strength’; hopfeed_tab2_title=’Burn Fat’; [...]
You’ve seen people at the gym, on TV, and in videos encouraging you to do core strength training using an exercise ball as part of your workout routine. Core strength training has become extremely popular & versatile, allowing you to have a mobile workout bench to use any time you want. While using an exercise [...]
Performing both back strengthening exercises and stretching is an important practice for staying mobile and preventing injury. Today I found a fantastic YouTube video that demonstrates some excellent back & core strengthening exercises, practicing some of these every day or even every other day will fit perfectly into any strength training workout. The video is [...]
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