Most people think of the core as an excellent six-pack, or toned abs, but the truth is that the abdominal muscles are a very small part of the core. Some of the best core exercises may surprise you.
It's not enough to just do ab crunches and sit ups.
To build a strong core you need to exercise a variety of muscles from your hips to your shoulders.
A pedometer senses your body motion and counts your footsteps. This count is converted into distance by knowing the length of your usual stride. Wearing a pedometer and recording your daily steps and distance is a great motivating tool
Core Training: Get Those Abs in Shape This Year
Core exercises are an essential part of your total body wellness. We show you how to get the abs you have always dreamed of.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 2
- Audio File: train_your_body/1303tb2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Bryce Taylor, PT
- Organization: ACSM
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Guest Bio:
Bryce Taylor PT, MS is a practicing outpatient physical therapist and education program consultant for Merrithew Health and Fitness. After a dozen years of practice, he found a need in the rehab and fitness industry for appropriate microprogressions and regressions for body weight training so he founded a company to fill the void called Halo Rehab and Fitness. Bryce Taylor has been a presenter at national sports medicine and rehab meetings and conferences.
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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