Do you make sure to exercise your core weekly and utilize all of your core muscles? Core strength is not just to create abs; the core muscles are extremely functional in all movements throughout your daily life.
When working on your core strength, it is important to focus on your deep core muscles for stability first and then to work on your overall core strength. Below, you’ll find three reasons to focus on your deep core strength and exercise examples to help you build stability.
1. Protect Your Inner Organs and Central Nervous System
Your core muscles lay over key organs, veins and arteries, so making sure to build those deep core muscles can further ensure protection and safety to your organs and blood supply.
2. Provide Balance to Prevent Injury
Strong deep core muscles support back stability and pelvic floor strength for all rotating, bending and squatting movements. This can contribute to less aches, pains and strains. A lack of core strength can cause imbalance, instability and injuries.
3. Improve Posture and Confidence
Your core helps you naturally sit tall and proud. Not only does this core strength show to others, but an overall strong core will make you feel better about yourself mentally and physically, as you’ll be able to move throughout your day with ease.
Here are eight core exercises to add to your routine.
- Dead bug
- Bird dog
- Low plank
- Side plank
- Russian twist
- Straight leg raise
- Reverse crunch
- Glute bridge taps
Help your body stand tall and stay strong by increasing your core strength!
by Alexandra Hoppman