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TRUE Core Strengthening: Creating Functional Stability

The following is a blend of two oft performed exercise techniques.

Step 1 is being able to simply execute a side plank to awaken, activate and engage the other non-AB 360 degrees of your true core. This will create a more stable state to perform our movement throughout the day.

More stability. More balance. More strength. Less chance of injury.

Step 2 is to add this variation of the old school “clam,” WHILE keeping the core engaged. Marrying the two will translate to enhanced movement patterns throughout your daily routine; whether that be during training or just general movement as you navigate the day to day activities.

If you expect that body to continue to perform without a hitch (ESPECIALLY as we age), pay it some well deserved attention and watch it pay dividends on a performance and enjoyment basis.

Get after it. You know how it goes…use it or lose it. DON’t LOSE IT!

Movement Mondy: Side Planked Core Clams

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Posted on October 21, 2019 in Chiropractic, Health & Wellness, Running, Sports

Tagged balance, clams, core, core strength, cross train, exercise, functional movement, injury prevention, movement, movement matters, planks, stability, strength, training

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Do You Lunge? You Should. Make Sure You Do It Right.

To stretch or not to stretch?

Static stretch PRE-workout is somewhat antiquated as more has been learned about the physiological effects of the stretch and hold technique. (Check out our article from way back on further insight into what happens to the body when we do stretch.) It is more of a routine or habit based practice at this point; something that was done for years, so it is now fitness gospel.

However, we need to remember to continue to question everything. Even something as arbitrary as stretching. Be open to unlearning in order to experience relearning and a functional evolution.

The “dynamic stretch” or “warm-up” is the better suited pre-performance activity. But try to resist the temptation to mindlessly go through the motion here as well. This activity can be performed as a barometer to your starting point and potential short comings (and thus an area to work on); as well as a solid hip-flexor elongating, glute engaging & cerebellum (balance & muscle coordination) activating “dynamic stretch” to implement.

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https://onebody.live/2018/03/19/movement-monday-ap-lunge/

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Posted on October 14, 2019 in Health & Wellness, Running, Sports

Tagged balance, cerebellum, coordination, dynamic stretch, fitness, glutes, hip flexor, injury prevention, muscle, psoas, Running, static stretch, stretch, stretches, stretching, warm up

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Create Core Strength WITHOUT Crunches

Head over to onebody.live (by clicking the link below) to enhance your core stability, balance and access to intelligent, pain free movement for a full demo…and dare I say…a challenge.

Activate and engage 360 degrees of the true core. Move it or lose it!