The Importance of Core Training

Ask anyone where they most want to reduce fat and/or increase muscle tone and you’ll find a majority focusing on their abdominal and/or gluteal regions. Although aesthetics is one of the most popular training objectives for these parts of the body, science has shown that the muscles in these regions, considered to be the core of the body’s structure, play critical roles in our ability to perform optimally in our everyday lives.
Whether placing groceries in the trunk of a car or swinging a golf club on the weekends, the core musculature, when functioning properly, allows us to perform these activities safely and effectively.
Core Anatomy 101
The core region consists of the pelvis, hips, spine and rib cage. Approximately 29 muscles make up the core musculature. These muscles are divided into two categories, depending upon their primary function. The stabilization category includes the small muscles located relatively close to the spine.
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