What are the core muscle groups?
Many people believe that the core includes only the abdominals; however, this is not true. The core consists of the abdominals (rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis, internal and external obliques), the muscles of the hips, buttocks, inner thighs, and back. Why is core strength so important? These muscles help to hold the torso in alignment. Core- strengthening exercises often relieve various aches and pains, due to weak muscles and poor posture. They also help to improve balance and torso stability needed for peak sport performance. Strengthening your core will allow your body to efficiently transfer force from the lower to the upper body and back again, thus ensuring that no exerted force is wasted through unneeded movements. What exercises will strengthen my core? There are many ways to add core training to your exercise program. Some people prefer to take special core training classes (such as Absolution here at the Rec), while others may prefer Pilates, yoga, martial arts, or o
