Showing posts with label Power Lifters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Power Lifters. Show all posts

Monday, March 15, 2010

Core Strength and Bodilates

I teach a core strength class and see so many people with limited core strength, even those who work with a trainer. Six pack abs don't cut it! You need the inner muscle strength for the core to engage.

As a personal trainer I focus on core strength as well as agility, flexibility and overall fitness. Clients who suffered with back issues become symptom free as that core becomes stronger and more flexible. Having worked with professional power lifters and body builders I've seen way too many back injuries due to weak core muscles. Being ripped does not necessarily mean strength!! Bodilates kicks butt! Even those belonging to athletes!

And remember to add protein to your diet! Muscles need fuel....the more muscle you build, the more fat your burn! Chicken, fish and bean are healthy sources of protein.