The Muscles That Make Up Your Core, And What They Do For You Everyday
The Muscles That Make Up Your Core, And What They Do For You Everyday
The core has been a hot topic in fitness and wellness for a long time. But what exactly is your core? In this blog post we will be discussing the muscles that make up your core, and what each muscle doe’s for you everyday. We will also give a preview to the new Staibiacore workout program officially launching February 26th, 2021. Stabilacore is an Awesome body toning core strengthening workout, we will dig in a little more below.
Your core is the section of your body from your neck to your pelvis. This may not seem like a big area but there is a lot going on in your midsection.
So what muscles make up the core?
Let’s find out…:)
Your pelvic floor: These muscles are low in your pelvis that are essential in giving birth and help to control your going to the bathroom duties.
Diaphragm: This muscle is located at the lower area of your ribcage and helps you to breath.
Erector spinae: These muscles are located along your spine.
Multifidus: These are the muscles that are deep in your lower back.
Inner and outer obliques: These are the muscles located on either side of your naval, these muscles enable you to twist.
Transverse abdominus: These are your lower abdominal muscles.
Rectus abdominus: These are the infamous “6 pack” muscles.
Mutlifudus: These muscles run between the vertebra in the spine. These muscles provide each spinal segment rotation and extension.
Scapular stabilizers: AKA your rotator cuff. These muscles are crucial in all shoulder movement. They are found all around your shoulder and onto your back.
Pectoralis major: Your “pec” muscle is a fan-shaped thick muscle located at the chest area of your core. Your pec muscles are essential in helping you to move your arms in certain ways.
Your core plays a crucial role in everything you do day in and day out. It helps you to breath, sit, stand, drive, walk, run, mow your lawn, etc. It is so super crucial that you have a strong core. A strong core will lead to a healthier you and a better way of life for you and your family.
Some of the giveaways your core may not be as strong as you want it to be are:
Your back hurts after extensive standing
Your balance is off
You have back pain often
Poor posture
(Livestrong,framework)
What are some easy ways to strengthen your core?
First and foremost is the new Stabilacore workout program we are launching February 26th, 2021. This 12 week body toning core shredding workout is the real deal! There are three tiers, beginner, intermediate and pro with multiple workout videos for each. There are also instructional videos supplied with each tier so you are getting the most out of every rep. Click the link below for full details. We will discuss Stabilacore more in the upcoming weeks.
STABILACORE INFORMATION PAGE LINK:
PLANK:
Plank is a great core strengthening exercise because there are so many modifications to meet you where you are at on your journey. Some of the modifications include starting on your knees if you need to. You can also start with your arms straight or with your elbows on the ground.
To do a plank:
Lie face down on a mat or the floor with your hands directly under your shoulders and your legs extended behind you.
From here you can use the modifications of leaving your knees on the ground, and pushing your upper body off the ground like a pushup. You can leave your knees on the ground and put your elbows directly under your shoulders with your forearms on the ground.
You can put your forearms on the ground directly under your shoulders and raise your knees off of the ground straightening your back. Or you can raise your upper and lower body off the ground hands under shoulders, arms extended and core engaged, this looks like the top of a pushup. Do what feels good to you and never push yourself too far.
Have fun strengthening your core and improving your way of life for you and your family.
Here’s to your health,
Cheers!
