Here we are at week 3 of November. Time is certainly flying by. But truth be told, it's just a reminder that the holiday season is upon us. Right about now is when most of us begin to feel the time crunch of Thanksgiving quickly approaching us, hoping we don't over-indulge yet again this year. It's also the time when the Christmas shopping countdown begins -- becoming more frantic with each passing week.
But I know all of you have self-control. You aren't going to let the same thing happen this year that threw you off track last year. This year you're going to make sure you keep yourself on that long list of "things to do". This year you'll make sure to stop when your body says it's had enough. You'll wait a few hours and then go back if you still want more. This year you're not going to wait till the last minute to get your shopping done.
And since you've made those commitments, here is your next exercise to keep you on track. You use your core every single day of your life. There really is no "time-off" from keeping this all important part of your body in shape and functional. Besides, you already figured out back pain is really no fun.
Core Fitness 2
Sure you could just ignore this valuable bit of information. I mean you're already in the best shape you ever been in. Why tamper with perfection?
On the other hand, if you're like me and still have tons you would like to accomplish in your life, then taking this valuable bit of information may be a good idea. I mean why wait till late spring or early summer, like most people do, and then attempt to do some kind of crash abs program to get your abs/core in shape and ready for the warmer weather.
You know, you do need your core to function properly just as much in the winter as you do the summer. You're still sitting at a desk for much of the day or stuck in traffic behind the wheel on your commute. Remember that's how back pain starts, being stuck in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
But then again, back pain is not such a big deal, right? Yeah, keep telling yourself that . . . . . . or you could click on the video below and be ahead of the game.
Kurt Elder of Energy F/X Fitness discusses and demonstrates the proper execution of the Plank. Great exercise for core/ab development. A strong core is at le...
Core Fitness
Last month I shared with you some exercises to help you fight SB Syndrome. And if you've been practicing/using them regularly you know how well they work.
This month I want to share some exercises for the core. I know many people, some of them even trainers, believe that the elusive 6-pack is all about how many crunches you do each week. Nothing could be further from the truth. While doing abdominal exercises will indeed tone the midsection, nutrition is the larger key in creating that all important 6-pack that so many people desire. However, now here's the kicker, just because you have a 6-pack, doesn't mean that you have a strong core or that your abs work effectively.
The bottom line is that you have to do both: core/ab exercises as well as a proper nutrition program in order to get that "ripped" midsection look. And you know me, it's not just about the vanity aspect of having a nice set of abs. There is an all important functional aspect as well. How well your core functions (as well as your glutes if you'll remember last months posts) often determines whether or not you'll have back pain. Want to get rid of back pain or just make sure you don't ever have to experience it, try the movements I'll share with you each Friday this month and I can almost guarantee you won't have to worry about pain in your lower back.
Here's the first movement I'd like to share to help you get your core in shape and looking good.
Kurt Elder of Energy F/X Fitness discusses and demonstrates one of the best core exercises around. Research says this movement activates more abdominal muscl...