Here is the second installment in our two part blog about Core Conditioning. In our previous post we discussed what the ”Core” is and what role it plays. So we know that we should put more of an emphasis on working the Core Muscles but we might not know how to do this. Today’s post provides some exercises which specifically target the core muscles and might be of use to you in some of your training or workout plans.
Core Conditioning - It's More than than just Abs
Lots of us wish we had flatter stomachs and this is something which seems to get harder to achieve as we get older. The demands of daily life may not leave that much time or energy to focus on exercise. Despite all the magazine articles we read, “quick-fix” regimes, infomercials and information we sift through online, the only way to really get a “tighter tummy” is by expending more calories than we consume and exercising.
What is Pilates?
Over the last few years in Ireland Pilates has grown in both popularity and availability. A main reason for this surge in interest can be put down to the fact that it is suitable for almost everyone, from athletes to the elderly. Furthermore, the benefits reaped from pursuing Pilates are plenty with a huge amount attributed to the advantages associated with having a strong and stable core.