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.
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