Core Conditioning is excellent for sportspeople or those wanting to prevent lower back pain. It’s perfect for anyone looking to improve their posture, reduce the risk of injury and build a strong, stable core. With core conditioning we focus most of our time on exercises for the core muscles of your trunk.
When you have a strong core, there are lots of benefits that can help you whilst training and also in everyday life. Here are some benefits with having a strong core and why you should add core conditioning to your workout regime.
- Improved balance and stability
Having a strong core will help you with your balance and stability in everyday life. You will find that you will feel sturdier when walking downstairs, walking on slippery surfaces, which will help you avoid falls or slips. Not only will training your core help with stability in the gym, but in everyday life tasks.
- Improved posture
If you have bad posture, this is typically because of weakened muscle in your core. By training your core, you are helping maintain your spine’s natural curvature and the neutral alignment of your pelvis. With improved posture, you will find it easier to breathe as your lungs will have more space to fill when expanding.
- Reduced back pain
Strengthening your core can help alleviate the pain for those who struggle with back problems. Training your core provides the spine with more support and can help prevent or reduce your back pain in everyday life activities like lifting and bending down.
- Injury prevention
If you train regularly, an injury is the last thing you want to incur. Training your core will allow you to maintain core strength and reduce the risk of injuries, such as muscle strains, disk protrusions and joint sprains.
Core Conditioning Exercises
For core conditioning training, I often include exercises like planks, crunches and leg raises, aimed at enhancing stability, balance and overall core strength.
Along with progressive workouts – building strength through the different layers of your core musculature, gradually increasing the load and planes of movement. These are fun sessions incorporating resistance bands, exercise balls and the Bosu.
Get in touch to find out more about Core Conditioning Training and what it can do for you.
