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Home » Fitness Articles » Abdominals/Core Conditioning Articles

Abdominals/Core Conditioning Articles

Need information on abdominals and core conditioning? Find current and research-based information on abdominals and core conditioning among IDEA's award-winning publications.

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Side Splits

by STOTT PILATES
footbar position #4, 1 or 2 springs, gearbar and carriage stopper position #1 STARTING POSITION Stand on Reformer, facing side. One foot on footboard, one foot on edge of carriage. Spine and pelvis neutral. Legs long and parallel. Arms long, reaching out to sides, palms down or forward.
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Ab Prep

by STOTT PILATES
STARTING POSITION Supine, pelvis and spine neutral. Knees flexed, feet on mat, shoulder distance apart. Fitness Circle® resistance ring between thighs. Arms long by sides, palms down, scapulae stabilized.
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618: ABS LAB INTENSIVE

Abdominal training has always been a focal point for trainers and participants. In this InTensive, we look at the function of the abdominal and related core muscles in their role as key postural muscles and the center of power. Learn how to determine in which stage your client should be training. Walk away with take-home ideas for core training, all based on a systematic four-step progression model. Additional fee required for this class. See page 40 for more information.
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In-Home Training: Working in Small Spaces

by Jay Dawes, MS
One of the major obstacles that personal trainers face when conducting in-home training sessions is lack of space. Often you are expected to provide a client with a comprehensive, gym-quality strength and conditioning session within an area that’s only slightly bigger than a closet. As a result, you must be able to adapt and modify many traditional training exercises and drills to accommodate the space limitations and meet your client’s training goals. The following are just a few suggestions on how to take a client through a full training session in a small area.
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Moves to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor

by Christina Christie, PT
One in three women has some form of pelvic-floor dysfunction—for example, incontinence, pelvic pain or pelvic organ prolapse (Christie & Colosi 2008). The start of pelvic core muscle weakness is commonly associated with pregnancy. Many pregnant women also have low-back pain and diastasis recti (splitting of the abdominal muscles at the linea alba), which can lead to the lower abdominal protrusion or “pooch” that so many women develop after childbirth or significant weight loss.
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Sample Class: Abdominal/Core Circuit

This versatile circuit class can be applied to groups of almost any size and fitness level and is limited only by your ability to organize, instruct and train. Abdominal/Core Circuit Details Format: a circuit that focuses on the abdominals and core Total Time: approximately 30–40 minutes
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Instability Increases Core Activation

by Ryan Halvorson
Unstable equipment designed to enhance core activation has steadily made its way into fitness and therapy settings across the globe. So far, evidence for the effectiveness of such items as the BOSU® Balance Trainer or stability ball has largely been anecdotal, but an article published in the May issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2007; 21 [2], 343–47) lends sup...
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A Ball for All

by Norma Shechtman, MEd, MA
The stability ball has been used by physical therapists for years, and the fitness industry has fully embraced this tool for group exercise and private training. The stability ball creates an unstable surface and can be used for strength, balance, coordination, agility, core work and flexibility. Some of my favorite exercises challenge both balance and core strength. For review purposes,...
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Latest Trends on Health and Fitness

IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of health, wellness and fitness professionals worldwide with more than 21,000 members in over 80 countries, has announced the findings of its annual IDEA Fitness Programs & Equipment Survey. In its 12th year, the survey revealed an increasing range of activities and gear that are specially targeted to meet the diverse n...
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Core Conditioning and Athletic Performance: Is There a Connection?

by Joy Keller
Core conditioning has quickly become a major component of many athletic training programs; however, recent research questions the validity of claims that it enhances athletic ability. The Indiana State University study tested the core strength of 29 NCAA Division I football players and compared the results to the athletes’ abilities in three strength variables and four performance varia...
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