Ball Jackknife

By Michelle, on January 24th, 2010%

A Ball is required to properly perform this exercise.

The main focus behind performing the jackknife is to remember to maintain a pelvic tilt (previous exercise of the month) in order to properly activate the CORE musculature and reduce the strain placed on the low back.

The jackknife should be performed as follows:

1. Begin in a push up . . . → Read More: Ball Jackknife

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Ball Marching

By Michelle, on January 12th, 2010%

Increase CORE strength and stability

The goal of this exercise is to increase CORE stability, including hip strength and balance.  This is a very basic exercise and should be attempted once the pelvic tilt has been perfected.  In order to perform this exercise properly, ensure you are using the correct size ball for . . . → Read More: Ball Marching

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Why CORE Conditioning?

By Michelle, on January 9th, 2010%

CORE (‘Kor): “the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything” www.dictionary.com

The CORE is the foundation of the body and essential to optimal sports performance and injury prevention. We take this statement into everyday life with CORE Conditioning because following a regular fitness routine becomes the CORE behind promoting optimal quality of life and long-lasting health. . . . → Read More: Why CORE Conditioning?

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Dead Bug

By Michelle, on September 19th, 2008%

The Dead Bug – Properly engaging and isolating abdominal muscles.

In any CORE exercise the most important thing to focus on is ensuring your are properly engaging and isolating the targeted abdominal muscles without allowing any surrounding muscles to provide assistance in the required movements. This is one of the most common mistakes that occur while performing . . . → Read More: Dead Bug

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The Pelvic Tilt

By Michelle, on September 19th, 2008%

The Pelvic Tilt – Find your “CORE”
What Is A Pelvic Tilt?

Learning how to properly engage your abdominal muscles (CORE) in order to avoid low back pain or strain when performing abdominal strengthening exercises. What Muscles Are Involved in a Pelvic Tilt? Your transverse abdominis muscle (TA) are located deep in your lower abdominals and are the . . . → Read More: The Pelvic Tilt

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