In this lesson, we examine core strengthening poses as a category, and ways to apply this knowledge in teaching.
Be proficient in the function and benefits of core strengthening poses, effective cueing for core engagement, and ways to promote a balanced approach to core health.
Describe how true core strengthening differs from the way in which popular culture promotes strong abdominals. Explain benefits associated with healthy core strengthening and issues related to weak abdominals. Describe potential problems with the phrase, “engage your core” and other ways to cue core engagement. Provide examples of poses that use the abdominals as stabilizers and explain the type of movement needed to bring balance after core strengthening work. Give specific reasons why sit-ups and crunches are not the optimal core strengthening exercise for many people.
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