Saturday, October 17, 2009

The Benefits of Core Strength

Everybody wants a flat, toned stomach (or maybe even six-pack abs!), but what is so important about core exercises?  At FusionSouth, we stress core exercises in almost every training session we put clients through. We all know that core exercises are important from a superficial standpoint as well as from a physiological standpoint, but what makes that so? In this post, we will discuss why core strength is so important to the daily life (and looks) of every person interested in living a healthier lifestyle.

The Physiological Benefits of Core Strength

Abdominal exercises are crucial aspects of any health and fitness regimen for those who are suffering from back problems. If you are a back pain sufferer, then you must start doing proper abdominal exercises to take pain and pressure away from the problem areas. Abdominal exercises strengthen the muscles around the back and help ameliorate pain and discomfort around those problem areas; by doing proper abdominal exercise, people with back problems can avoid future back issues, as well as improve their pre-existing condition through better posture, stamina, and back strength.

The Superficial Benefits of Core Strength

Everyone wants to look trim, fit, and healthy, and most people want their clothes to fit and look better. The best way to look and feel trim, fit, and healthy is through proper body posture and tone. Regular abdominal exercises are essential to maintaining proper body tone and posture, and are crucial to help prevent excess fat, bulkiness and bloating around the stomach and waistline. By maintaining your waistline, stomach, and hips, core strengthening exercises help in posture, which in turn helps your clothes to fit and look better, and makes your time in a swimsuit at the beach that much more enjoyable.

So remember – core strength is important for all athletes to possess. Treat your body and your lower back well in the future by building a strong, flexible and fit core starting today! Be well!

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