Core training improves functional fitness. Improved functional fitness allows you to perform everyday tasks, such as walking, bending, lifting and squatting, more easily.
Core training reduces the risk for low back pain. Weak core muscles often lead to low back pain due improper form during the action being performed. This includes olympic lifts or more commonly everyday tasks that are performed with high repetitions. Strong core muscles help you maintain correct posture and reduce strain on your spine.
Core training reduces the risk for various health problems. Strong core muscles reduce the risk for neck pain, torn muscles, ruptured disks, strained ligaments and incontinence.
Core training improves athletic performance. All powerful movements originate from the core of the body out. A stronger core will enable you to generate more powerful and rapid arm and leg movements. Examples can be found in Olympic and Gymnastic movements.
Core training helps you look good. Core training will keep your waistline tight and give you a good looking set of abs. Don't pretend you're not doing those knees the elbows for the fun of it!!!
Mini (WOE)- Wrist ROM. We have a mini WOE this week to focus on getting a better position for the clean position during our lifts. This is very important for our new students, new to some of the movements.
Strength- Bridges and pelvic tilts. Translation of power through the hips and core muscles increases weights for the Snatch, clean and muscle ups.
