Fitness Expert Beth Oliver joined us to explain what core strength is all about...and why it's so important to our well-being.
Here is what Beth has to say:
It seems like everyone is talking about “Core Strength” these days. So what is it really, and is it really any different from the just plain old sit –ups that we used to do? Besides the esthetic reasons to firm up your mid section, is there any valid reason to focus on the core?
Here are the important need to know items:
The transverse abdominus is probably the hardest to teach yourself to engage, but the most important. To teach yourself to activate the deep internal abdominals just tie a string around your waistline, slightly snug. Draw your abdominals in and toward your back to creat some space between you and your string. Now your deep cor muscles are working.
Here are a few great exercises: