Author:

Miłosz Konefał

Date of publication:

24
.
02
.
2023

Core. What ought to know before you start?

The frequently discussed topic of CORE training comes down to abdominal training. In fact, there is a general lack of knowledge about what CORE training is and how to conduct it in order to make it healthy, effective and effective. How should you approach the topic and what should you think about first? The following text is intended to show a different approach to often obvious issues.

What is a strong and stable CORE?

The function of the musculoskeletal connection of the core is to transfer the forces that support the spine and pelvis. The stable, strong 'CORE' can be described as the synchronous action of all these muscle groups (fig. 1) to control the skeleton in the lower spine, pelvis and ribs, allowing normal breathing both at rest and under tension.

Core training should begin with the alignment of the chest and pelvis. It all begins and ends at this central point in the body. When the core is in the correct alignment, it allows you to access strong, powerful, coordinated traffic.

rys. 1 John i Bob

Looking at Bob's example, you can see incorrect flared ribs. The thorax is posteriorly tilted because the pelvis is forward tilted. This too much pelvic tilt affects the fact that our diaphragm is positioned in a non-optimal position in relation to the pelvic floor muscles (going further, the thoracic tilt will negatively affect the cervical anterior tilt (text neck), but I will not discuss this issue in this text).

rys. 2 Flared ribs and text neck.

As a result, Bob will not be able to functionally optimally use the movement patterns that engage his arms and legs. This will affect a number of health aspects that are often not discussed in the context of this issue.

5 reasons why you should take care of your core

  • Eventually your body posture will be correct
  • If you are running or doing any sport, your goal is to achieve better results. This will allow you to generate better force, making your movement ergonomic and effective
  • You will get rid of the injury. Back pain will be forgotten, your knees and shoulders will also become healthier.
  • You will exercise optimally. You will begin to engage the muscles of the entire skeleton correctly and perform the movement patterns in an optimal way without compromising the stability of the core.
  • FLAT ABDOMEN- The visual aspect of this issue is often overlooked and overlooked. The correct rib-pelvic relationship will allow you to show a truly flat belly. Your abdomen will not be pushed forward by poor pelvic alignment. You will never have to suck your stomach in again.
rys. 3 Efekty treningu Core, metodami TrainingSpace.
The 3 most important elements of core training

The most important element is definitely not abdominal training. The most important components include:

  • Mobilization of the back ribs
  • Stabilization of the front ribs
  • Restoration of proper mobility and balance of forces within the pelvis and lower back

Miłosz Konefał

I am the founder of TrainingSpace, personal trainer, biomedical engineer and nutrition advisor. Since 2015, I have been working as a trainer, helping people to discover their new possibilities of the body, changing their figure, body posture and awareness of movement.

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