"True stability results when presumed order and presumed disorder are balanced. A truly stable system expects the unexpected, is prepared to be disrupted, waits to be transformed."
-Tom Robbins
In today's world of infomercials and daily SPAM e-mails, it seems the only constant in the exercise world is change. The good news is there is one common theme among all the old and new exercise information we receive. That common theme is that quality matters. Meaning that the way we perform an exercise needs to be precise and controlled in order to make the exercise safe and effective.
That control comes from balance in our "core". When referring to an individual's "core" we are frequently referring to a combination of their back, abdomen, and obliques. If you want a healthy spine, if you want to have better posture, if you want to be a better athlete you need to have a strong and balanced core.
We can debate endlessly about the different ideas of how to train it. However, there are two very common themes when discussing the core.
1) Proper Muscle Balance is Necessary
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2) Quality Matters
When performing trunk stability exercises, attention to detail is crucial. Focus on technique and form. If you feel like you are losing the proper form that repetition is over.
For some basic exercises for the core checkout:
http://www.performanceptri.com/_fileCabinet/coretennis.pdf
For some more advanced exercises for the core checkout::
http://www.ericcressey.com/core-stability-exercises-strength-and-conditioning-programs-1
If you want to be a better runner, a better athlete, or have a healthier spine start training your core!
Cheers,
Brian
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