10 May 2010 1 Comment

20.5 Steps to Fitness – Step 18 – The Core

What is the Core? As little back as ten years ago a common phrase was “Tighten the abs, gotta have strong abs”. Everything was about abdominal strength and flat bellies. But, as we learn more about the body, nowadays it’s all about the core. The core is a group of muscles that stabilize your mid-section. [...]

3 May 2010 21 Comments

20.5 Steps to Fitness – Step 17 – Neutral Spine

20.5 Steps to Fitness – Step 17 – Neutral Spine

This is a term you will hear more often as you evolve in your fitness experience, especially if you work with a trainer. If you were to look at your spine from the side you’d notice the spine has a natural ‘S’ curve to it. Neutral spine refers to positioning yourself, whether you’re sitting or [...]

11 December 2009 0 Comments

The Core

As little as ten years ago a common phrase was “Make sure to tighten those abs, gotta have strong abs”. Everything was about abdominal strength and flat bellies. But, as we learn more about the body, nowadays it’s all about the core. The core is a group of muscles that stabilize your mid-section and is [...]

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