It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is touting the benefits of working out your “core.”
“Gotta bad back? Work on that core.”
“Want to hit that golf ball further? Strengthen that core.”
Here’s the thing…a lot of people THINK that they’re working on their core, but they’re really muscling through exercises and just going through the motions.
They don’t realize that core control is really a “less is more” phenomenon…aka efficiency.
So when they don’t get better, I hear them say, “I can’t figure out why doing my 500 crunches every morning isn’t helping my back!”
When really, what they don’t realize is that having a healthy back isn’t just about having core strength…
It’s all about having CORE CONTROL.
Core control is the ability to fine tune movements around the spine depending on the load that’s placed upon it…and more importantly, being able to do so unconsciously.
Sometimes, when there has been an injury or flare up, there’s is a tendency to over-recruit larger “global” muscles which aren’t designed to be “on” all the time.
This is when a little conscious core work may be indicated.
When more subtle elements such as the use of breath and imagery are used to create the movement, the brain and the body stop fighting each other and start working together.
The core muscles (the diaphragm, pelvic floor, deep abdominals, and deep postural stabilizers) are then able to work as a unit, and the spine and pelvis have stability so that it’s easier to achieve mobility.
The result?
Your back feels better.
Your hips move easier.
Your golf swing improves.
You get the idea. Effortless motion.
You can access the “core reset” series by going to the “Mini-Workouts” section of the FREE ProBalanceTV Portal.
Just remember…in there, I’m not just showing you a few exercises…anyone can do that…I’m teaching you HOW to move.
While the video is 25 minutes long because I’m speaking in real time as though I’d be teaching you as my client, these exercises can easily be performed in 5-10 minutes and are a great way to warm-up to make sure that your brain and body are on the same page.
Let me know how they felt in the comments section below and share this link with a friend, family member, or with your posse on social media if you know someone who could really benefit from this information.